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| One year post-secondary studies |
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.
Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.
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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are found in modern agricultural equipment. Your studies will focus on the theory of these systems and the components they use. Your studies will focus on the operations of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the components they use. You will diagnose and repair the HVAC systems and their controls.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
You will learn how to remove, inspect and install various seals and bearings. You will also learn how to diagnose and repair clutches. The course content includes the operation, diagnosis and repair of manual transmissions.
4.0
Credit Units
53.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): DRTR 103
You will learn how to diagnose and repair drivelines and differentials. You will study the operation of planetary final drive and steerable drive axle systems.
4.0
Credit Units
53.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): DRTR 104
You will study fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism. Your studies will focus on batteries and basic circuit operation. You will learn how to use electrical test equipment to service and repair basic electrical circuits.
4.0
Credit Units
56.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
You will study electromagnetism as it relates to starting and charging system operation. You will learn how to service and troubleshoot starting and charging systems and their components.
4.0
Credit Units
56.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ELEC 171 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
You will be introduced to the gasoline and diesel fuel supply systems and how they allow combustion to occur. You will inspect air induction systems, test engine compression, study high and low pressure fuel injection systems, and inspect and repair diesel fuel injectors.
2.0
Credit Units
28.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
You will learn how to operate, service and maintain various types of trucks and construction equipment. Your studies will focus on the function and operation of component parts and regular service and maintenance procedures. You will work at a construction site to gain experience in operating trucks and a variety of earth-moving equipment.
3.0
Credit Units
39.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): EQPT 113
The course provides an introduction to the terminology and theory of basic machinery components, including belt and chain drives, ratios, power takeoffs, and gear drives. You will become familiar with the theory of operation for tillage and seeding equipment and global positioning systems (GPS) as it applies to variable rate seeding technology. You will learn to pre-deliver and service air seeder carts, seeding tools and tillage equipment. You will apply theory knowledge to practical applications for seeding and tillage component repairs.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Your studies will focus on the basic principles of hydraulics. You will gain an understanding of component construction and operation and develop practical skills to repair the components used on agricultural machinery.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Your studies will focus on the basic mathematics needed for shop calculations. The course content includes fractions, decimals, percent, equations, ratios, proportions, powers and roots.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning
Equivalent Course(s): MATH 125 MEAS 182
Your studies will help you develop safe work practices. You will learn how to use and maintain shop/hand/power tools, measuring devices, fasteners, sealants and fittings. You will gain experience in tool and equipment operation through the creation of benchwork projects. The course content includes general safety rules, basic firefighting techniques and OHSA and WHMIS regulations.
4.0
Credit Units
53.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): SHOP 187 TOOL 113
You will learn the safe and proper operation of arc welding machines, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment, and metal inert gas equipment. You will also learn how to select electrodes and develop proper welding and cutting techniques. You will develop skill in joining mild steel in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions using a variety of electrodes on arc welding machines. You will also develop skill in the short circuiting method of metal transfer in the MIG process, and oxy-acetylene freehand flame cutting and brazing in the flat position.
4.0
Credit Units
58.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s): WLDR 109
You will be placed in a typical work situation in industry. Observing and working with qualified mechanics will help you gain insight into work habits, on-the-job routines and job requirements.
0.0
Credit Units
80.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience -Individual, Work Experience - Group
