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College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) ยท Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada โ˜… 4.5
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Fee waiver โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
47.0302
Duration
2 year college diploma
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Engineering and Industrial Technology
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A two year diploma in heavy machinery service, covering diesel engines, hydraulic and powertrain systems, electrical diagnostics, welding fundamentals and preventive maintenance practice.

College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology serves Alberta’s construction, mining and oilfield sectors, where equipment downtime is expensive and skilled technicians are scarce.

College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology is taught at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. NAIT is a PUBLIC polytechnic, which matters here: at a public institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology is a two year college diploma rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology also requires an Alberta attestation letter.

Entry to College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology is Grade 12 or Class 12 at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in every band, and tuition for College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology is recorded at CAD 26,460 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology. College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$26,460โ‚น16,14,060
Living cost (est.)C$18,865
Application feeC$150
Total / yearC$45,325โ‚น27,64,825/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in every band; TOEFL iBT 80 with at least 20 in every section; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component minimum; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 150 applies. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: College Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology is a two year college diploma rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and NAIT awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
58 overall
R 10L 10W 10S 10
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Heavy Equipment Technician: construction and resource sectors
  • Diesel Mechanic: fleet and service operations
  • Field Service Technician: on site repair work
  • Shop Foreman: after experience
  • Equipment Inspector: fleet management
  • Journeyperson Certification: the Alberta trade route

Reality check: this work is physically demanding and often camp based in remote Alberta locations, which suits some students and not others, so be honest with yourself about that.

About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.5
Established
1962
Reference No.
O18713200642

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