Can you visualize what's inside the walls of a building? Carpenters, plumbers, welders and gasfitters see structures differently because they understand the process of installing complex building systems. At Northwestern Polytechnic, we will help you reinforce your career path in the skilled trades through the Department of Construction Trades.

Whether commercial, industrial or residential construction interests you, we offer credentials that will underpin your profession and build on your entrepreneurial goals. From apprenticeships and pre-employment certificates, our programming is delivered by industry-trained instructors with experience on the job site who will help construct your future as a journeyperson.

Apprenticeships

Carpenter Apprenticeship

Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel and other materials. They work in residential, commercial, industrial and maintenance settings. Duties vary according to the type of job and can include exterior and interior finishes, repair and/or remodelling, or specialized work.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1-4 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: General carpentry, residential housing, repairs and remodelling, commercial/industrial construction & maintenance, specialized carpentry

Information Sheet

Electrician Apprenticeship

Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8-12 weeks	1-4 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Contractor for residential housing, commercial, industrial or institutional.

Information Sheet

Gasfitter Apprenticeship

Gasfitters size, install, test, and service natural gas and propane equipment ranging from residential furnaces to industrial boilers. Gasfitter - Class A certification is necessary to work on appliances exceeding 400,000 (BTUs).

Gasfitter Common
Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview	On-Campus
Gasfitter Common includes the following trades: 1st period Plumber, 1st period Gasfitter, 1st period Steamfitter Pipefitter, 1st period Sprinkler Systems Installer

Gasfitter Class A
Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	3	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Residential, commercial or industrial installation and service of gas lines and fittings including utility companies, gas distributors or mechanical and service companies

Information Sheet

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship

Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in factories, production plants and recreational facilities.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1-4 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Career Paths Include: Construction, fabrication and machine shops, manufacturing and processing plants.

Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship

Instrument Technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control devices used in industrial and commercial processing. They work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1-2 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Pulp and paper processing, hydropower generation, mining, petrochemical and natural gas.

Information Sheet

Parts Technician and Materials Technician Apprenticeship

Parts and Materials Technicians are in high demand in north/central Alberta and the skills obtained in this course are highly sought after by prospective employers.

Parts technicians manage and dispense parts inventories, and may be responsible for stock handling, identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies, ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, or pricing and selling parts.

Materials technicians are involved in the movement of materials in a wide variety of industries including agriculture, forestry, health, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transportation and retail industries.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
6-8 weeks	1-3 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Retail trade, wholesale trade, manufacturing, oil and gas extraction

Information Sheet

Plumber Apprenticeship

Plumbers plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids. Plumbers are required to study building plans and specifications to determine the layout for the plumbing and other materials, locate and mark the positions for connections and fixtures, cut holes through walls and floors to accommodate pipes, select the type and size of pipe required and measure, cut, thread, bend, clamp and solvent cement or solder pipe.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	2-4 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Residential, commercial, or industrial plumbing, installation of certain equipment and systems, renovation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing

Information Sheet

Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprenticeship

Steamfitter-Pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair various piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes. Steamfitter-Pipefitters often work both indoors and outdoors, and in commercial buildings, the Oil & Gas sector or industrial plants.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	2-4 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Construction, mining and oil & gas extraction, manufacturing

Information Sheet

Welder Apprenticeship

Welders join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment. In this apprenticeship program, you will learn the basics of Electric Arc, Gas and Resistance welding, as well as study basic joints, types of welds, welding symbols and weld faults, plus gain hands-on experience in safe work practices in shop and lab, hand tools and power tools, equipment setup, trades math, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1-3 periods	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview & Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Pipeline construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, heavy equipment repair, vessel or structural assembly

Information Sheet Welder, Pre-employment Certificate

Welder-Wire Processor Apprenticeship

Welders join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment. In this apprenticeship program, you will learn the basics of Electric Arc, Gas and Resistance welding, as well as study basic joints, types of welds, welding symbols and weld faults, plus gain hands-on experience in safe work practices in shop and lab, hand tools and power tools, equipment setup, trades math, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Program Length	Trade Year	Program Start	Tuition & Fees	Campus	Delivery Method
8 weeks	1 period	Training Dates	2024/25	Fairview & Grande Prairie	On-Campus

• Possible Careers Include: Production and manufacturing plants, mechanical services, various construction capacities

Information Sheet

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