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Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) ยท Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada โ˜… 4.7
โœ“ PGWP eligible
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
47.0302
Duration
2 Years
Open intakes
Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
Field
Transportation and Logistics
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

The Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology diploma at SAIT in Calgary is a PGWP-eligible program for those who keep heavy machinery and transport fleets running. Over two years you’ll learn diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains and electronic systems for trucks and heavy equipment, with extensive hands-on shop work.

Graduates work as heavy equipment and transport technicians across the construction, transportation, energy and resource sectors.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$19,020โ‚น11,60,220
Living cost (est.)C$13,800
Application feeC$175
Total / yearC$32,820โ‚น20,02,020/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
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

International admission requirements:

  • High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
  • Mathematics: at least 50% in Math 30-1 (or 60% in Math 30-2 equivalent).
  • English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).

English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
54 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
110 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

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

  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Diesel Technician
  • Transport / Truck Technician
  • Fleet Maintenance Technician
  • Field Service Technician

About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.7
Reference No.
O18761749692

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