Parts Technician Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is a unique form of post-secondary education that blends hands-on work experience with classroom learning. On average, you will spend 80 per cent of your apprenticeship on the job, practicing your trade or profession, and 20 per cent in the classroom or lab through structured learning. 

If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Red Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements. 

During year one and three of the program you will spend six weeks on campus every year, and a minimum of 1,500 hours on-the-job training. During year two you will spend eight weeks on campus and a minimum of 1,500 hours on-the-job training.  

Students must achieve a weighted average of 65% with no section under 50% in the classroom training as well as achieving a minimum grade of 70% on the AIT Provincial Exam for each period of classroom training.  

The term of apprenticeship for a parts technician is three years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and six weeks of classroom instruction in each year of the apprenticeship.