Parts Person

Location(s): Delivery details below

Parts Person is an applied certificate program. Your studies will focus on providing customer service at the parts counter, dispensing parts to a dealership's service department and selling related products and whole goods.

This program is available through continuing education for delivery through Skills Training programming, at high schools, regional colleges and work sites, and at any SIAST campus.

Length: 17 weeks

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry level positions in the parts trade. They can find employment in a wide variety of parts operations in different types of businesses, including automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, aftermarket parts, recreational supplies, and warehousing operations.

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at a campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): Varies

For more information, contact:

Mic MacDonald (Kelsey Campus) at (306) 659-4102
Don McPherson (Palliser Campus) at (306) 691-8264
Jim Marcia (Wascana Campus) at (306) 775-7484
Al Willms (Woodland Campus) at (306) 765-1613

Apply Now

Admission Requirements

Grade 10

English Language Requirement

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER^© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER ^©

ACCUPLACER^© Cut Scores
for this program

Not applicable at this time

Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

Not applicable at this time

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.

Classroom

Home Study

Online

Shop/Lab

Work-based Training

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

More about PLAR

Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.

Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Some transfer credit options for this program include:

credit is transferrable to other SIAST industrial/trades programs for the following courses: COAP 109 (Computer Applications), COM 108 (Industrial Communications) and MEAS 107 (Applied Trade Measurement)

credit is transferrable to SIAST programs in many areas for COMP 170 (Basic Computer Operation)

Courses
expand/contract all

AV__ 101 Parts Information Systems

Your studies will focus on the different methods of locating and identifying components. The course content includes a variety of mediums (printed manuals, microfiche, computerized catalogues and Web-based information systems).

2.0 Credit Units
25.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Equivalent Course(s): PART 194

COAP 109 Computer Applications

You will learn how to apply computer skills to industry services and needs. You will gain experience in various hardware and software applications.

1.0 Credit Units
18.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

COM_ 108 Industrial Communications

You will receive instruction in basic job-related interpersonal, oral and written communication for apprentices in the workplace.

1.0 Credit Units
16.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Online/Blackboard

COMP 170 Basic Computer Operation

You will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts. Topics you will study include computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn in this course will prepare you for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s): COAP 342 COMP 182

MEAS 107 Applied Trade Measurement

You will learn the skills needed to calculate, convert and apply common trade measurements on the job.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s): MEAS 182

PART 100 Parts Identification for Engines

You will develop an understanding of the function and components of engines.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Equivalent Course(s): PART 288

PART 101 Parts Identification for Electrical

You will learn the function and components of electrical and electronic devices.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Equivalent Course(s): PART 195

PART 102 Parts Identification for Vehicle Systems

You will learn the function and the components of vehicle and equipment systems.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Equivalent Course(s): PART 289

PART 103 Parts Identification for Lubrication and Drive Systems

You will learn the function and components of the lubrication and drive systems.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

PART 104 Common Tools

You will learn how to identify and use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment. The function and proper selection for customer requests will be emphasized.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Equivalent Course(s): PART 192

PART 105 Regulations and Safety

You will gain an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations, personal and shop safety, fire safety and work safe policies and procedures.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Equivalent Course(s): PART 191

PART 106 Warehousing and Documentation

The course will focus on a variety of transactions that occur in a parts department. This includes point of sale documentation, tracking documents and forms used for other functions.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

PART 107 Parts Training Enhancement

You will learn how to apply the theory from all courses to the parts trade.

7.0 Credit Units
100.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

WORK 116 Work Experience

You will get first hand experience in a parts department. Under a Parts Manager's supervision you will have an opportunity to put the theory that you learned into practice.

0.0 Credit Units
120.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

More Information

Phone 1-866-goSIAST