Current Apprenticeship Handbook

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TELEPHONE NUMBERSAREA CODE FOR ALL NUMBERS IS 403

Alumni and Development and Student Awards. .2847010

Apprentice Exam and Liaison Ofcer (Richard Lightburn). .2972191

Counselling Services . .2847023

Employment Centre. .2847313

Health Services (Main Campus). 2848666

Health Services (Mayland Heights Campus, Oct May).... .2104105Learner Assessment and Skills Centre. 2848082

Library. .2848616

On-Campus Housing. .2848013

SAIT Students Association . 2848036

Student Loans/Financial Aid . .2847248

MAIN CAMPUS, 1301 16 AVENUE NW

Appliance Service Technician. .2848641

Automotive Service Technician. .2848471

Baker. .2848612

Communication Technician. .2104076

Cook. .2848612

Electric Motor Systems Technician. .2848641

Electrician. .2848641

Gasftter. .2848367

Heavy Equipment Technician. .2848471

Instrument Technician.................... .2848922

Insulation . 2848367

Ironworker. .2848641


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APPRENTICESHIP HANDBOOK 1

Machinist. .2848641

Millwright . .2848641

Natural Gas Compression Technician. .2848641

Parts Technician. .2848471

Plumber. 2848367

Power System Electrician. 2848641

Rerigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic . 2848367

Rig Technician. .2105666

Sheet Metal Worker. 2848367

Steamftter-Pipeftter. 2848367

Transport Rerigeration Technician. .2848471

Welder. .2848641

MAYLAND HEIGHTS CAMPUS, BOB EDWARDS

BUILDING, 2015 CENTRE AVENUE SE

Bricklayer . 2104101

Cabinetmaker. 2104101

Carpenter . 2104101

Concrete Finisher. 2104101

Glazier. 2104101

Painter and Decorator. 2104101

Tilesetter. 2104101

MAYLAND HEIGHTS CAMPUS, NR BUCK CRUMPBUILDING, 1940 CENTRE AVENUE NE

Auto Body Technician. 2848471

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician. 2848471


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TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to SAIT Polytechnic. 4

Your First Day . 5

Parking . 7

SAITALERT Emergency Messaging. 8

Locker Rental . 8

mySAIT. 9

Email and Internet Access. 9

Student ID Card . 9

Apprentices Top Five Things to Know. 10Financial Inormation. 11

Tuition Fees. 11Lab and Material Fee. 11SAIT Students Association Fees. 11Employment Insurance. 11Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)and Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) . 12

Alberta Works Income Support . 12Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarships. 12SAIT Student Awards. 12Tax Receipts . 12Student Indebtedness Policy. 12

Apprenticeship Contacts . 13

Institute Regulations . 14-16

Student Code o Conduct. 14Disruptive Conduct. 14Rights. 14Responsibilities. 15Harassment and Discrimination Confdential Hotline. 15-16Injury to Persons/Damage to Property . 16Liquor, Tobacco and Drugs. 16Acceptable use o SAITs Computer System. 16

Campus Map . 18-19

Academic Regulations. 17,.20-21Academic Misconduct . 17,.20Non-Academic Misconduct. 20Consequences . 21


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Attendance. 22

Dress Code and Protective Saety Clothing. 22

Apprenticeship Procedures. 23Apprenticeship Branch Exam . 23Calculators. 23Back-to-Back Training Procedures. 23

Your Student Records. 23-24Confdentiality o Apprentice Records. 23Freedom o Inormation and Protection o Privacy. 23-24

Statement o Marks . 24Change o Address or Telephone . 24

Learning and Support Services. 25-27Health Services . 25Counselling Services. 25Centre or Instructional Technology and Development. 26Accessibility Services . 26Learning Skills and Tutoring. 26-27Testing Services . 27Library . 27

Housing . 28

Bookstore . 28

Food Services . 29Food Services Provided by SAITSA. 30

Recreation. 31

SAIT Students Association (SAITSA) . 32

Top Instructor Award . 33

Alumni and Development. 34

Graduation Ceremonies. 35

Apprenticeship Transer Options. 36

History o SAIT Polytechnic. 37


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YOUR FIRST DAY

WHERE TO REPORT

Bob Edwards Building, Mayland Heights Campus, 2015 Centre Avenue SE

Bricklayer, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter,Concrete Finisher, Glazier, Painter Decorator, Tilesetter

NR Buck Crump Building, Mayland Heights Campus, 1940 Centre Avenue NE

Auto Body Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

SAIT Polytechnic Main Campus, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW

All Other Apprentices

PARKING

Main campus parking is very limited, so plan to get here early. J1and J2, the Jubilee Auditorium and ACAD parkade, and Level 1 in theP6 parking garage under Cohos Commons area on the south side ocampus, with access rom 14 Avenue and rom 10 Street. The city issues

tickets or unauthorized parking. Please see page 7 or parking rates.

LRT

The C-Train station is at SAIT Polytechnic Campus Centre. Exit throughthe north entrance o Campus Centre and continue walking north to theThomas Riley Building.

FINDING YOUR ROOM

Sta and volunteers will be on the main oor o the Thomas RileyBuilding to assist apprentices on registration day. Your room number willbe in the confrmation letter you received rom SAIT Polytechnic. Pleasebring your letter to the frst day o class and keep it or uture reerence.

MONEYYou will need to purchase either books or modules and other items orclass. These costs can total up to $600. Do not buy modules ahead otime as they may be outdated by the time you attend classes, and theycannot be returned to the bookstore.

Be aware that you may not receive Employment Insurance payments

or as long as four to six weeks ater you start classes. Plan tohave alternative fnancial arrangements in place during this time.


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ORIENTATIONS

These sessions are designed to help you get the most rom yourlearning at SAIT Polytechnic. Your attendance at all orientationsis mandatory.

Classroom Orientation 8 am on registration day

Study Skills Orientation registration day (1st year only)

Welcoming Orientation registration day

Apprenticeship Orientation registration week (1st year only)

INSTITUTE CLOSEDSeptember 3, 2012 Labour Day

October 8, 2012 Thanksgiving

November 12, 2012 Remembrance Day observed

December 15, 2012 January 2, 2013 Christmas Break

February 18, 2013 Family Day

March 29, 2013 Good Friday

April 1, 2013 Easter Monday

May 20, 2013 Victoria Day

July 1, 2013 Canada Day

August 5, 2013 Heritage Day


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SAITALERTSAITALERT Voice/Text Emergency Message service is FREE or all SAITPolytechnic students. This voluntary opt-in service contacts you onyour cell phone in the event o a campus emergency. SAITALERT works

with SAITVIEW, the digital signage network, and other contact methodsto give you timely inormation or directions during an emergency.When you complete your apprenticeship period, contact the SAITALERTadministrator to opt out o the service.

SELF-REGISTER TODAY AT SAITALERT.SAIT.CA

For more inormation:

Phone 403.210.5820 orEmail [email protected]

LOCKER [email protected]

NN118 Senator Burns Building SAITSA SecondsMon Fri 8 am 4 pm; Closed weekends and holidaysWell have extended hours and alternate locations during high volumeintakes. Visit saitsa.com/lockers or updated inormation.Locker rentals are provided by the SAIT Students Association (SAITSA)out o SAITSA Seconds in the Senator Burns Building. Lockers areavailable or rent in the Clayton Carroll, John Ware, Heart, Burns and

Thomas Riley buildings. Note: Fees subject to change. $20 (incl GST) hal-size locker, up to 12 weeks $25 (incl GST) ull-size locker, up to 12 weeks Must present valid SAIT Polytechnic student ID or SAIT registration

inormation with photo ID External industry ID will not be accepted Pay by cash, debit, MasterCard or Visa

Lock and combination provided $5 ee to change locker location

Rent your locker aster by pre-registering on saitsa.com/lockers You can search or your programs recommended area or your locker

Pre-register and then come to campus to make payment and receiveyour combination


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mySAITmySAIT.ca is a website and online resource or SAIT Polytechnicstudents, aculty and sta accessible any time and rom any location.It is a secure way or you to view academic and fnancial inormation,access your email, view campus announcements and apply orprograms online.

Youll also fnd inormation and resources specifcally or apprenticeshere, including a ull edition o the Apprenticeship Handbook.

Log on to mySAIT using your nine digit student ID number rom your

confrmation letter.

EMAIL ANDINTERNET ACCESS

Internet access locations (including wireless) around campus includethe library, Heart Building, Senator Burns Building, EH Crandell Buildingand The Gateway.

COMPUTER HELP DESK

[email protected]

Computer help desk telephones are located throughout campus.

STUDENT ID CARDMA211 Student Services Heritage Hall

403.284.7248Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:15PM 4:30 pm; Wed 9AM 4:30PM

No cost

Allows library privileges and other student discounts

Valid or current training period Optional Campus Centre recreation membership see page 31

$15 to replace lost or stolen card


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APPRENTICES TOP FIVE THINGS TO KNOW

1. Employment Insurance. Be prepared to wait our to six weeks orEmployment Insurance payments. Ensure you have alternativefnancial arrangements in place during this time.

2. Attendance. Attendance is mandatory at all classes as well asat scheduled activities. Inexcusable absences can result in yourremoval rom the program.

3. Respect. All students have the responsibility or contributing to

a working and learning environment ree rom discrimination,harassment, intimidation and physical/psychological abuse. You areexpected at all times to show respect and consideration or ellowstudents, instructors and other sta.

4. Help. Seek help earlyi you encounter difculties that intererewith your learning. Talk to your instructor i you are having troubleunderstanding the material, or i you know or suspect you have alearning disability. Support services including tutoring, testing andcounselling are available or academic and personal concerns. Thekey is to address problems early.

5. mySAIT.ca. Your doorway to SAIT; use your student ID numberto enter. Youll fnd inormation and resources specifcally orapprentices here, including a ull edition o the Apprenticeship

Handbook.


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APPRENTICESHIP INCENTIVE GRANT (AIG)

AND APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION GRANT (ACG)

servicecanada.gc.ca1.866.742.3644

A taxable cash grant o $1,000 per year, to a maximum o $4,000 perperson

Available to registered apprentices who have successully completedapprenticeship training and become certifed in an eligible Red Sealtrade

Apprentices are eligible to receive both o these grants i they meetthe eligibility requirements o each

ALBERTA WORKS INCOME SUPPORT

employment.alberta.ca1.866.644.5135

Short-term fnancial assistance to meet basic needs

ALBERTA APPRENTICESHIP AND INDUSTRY

TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

More than 250 awards o $1,000 and $1,500

SAIT STUDENT AWARDS

sait.ca/studentawards

Scholarships available to apprentices

TAX RECEIPTS

MC201 Heart Building403.284.8421

T2202A orms are available online only; hardcopy orms are nolonger issued

Log on to mySAIT.ca to print a copy o your T2202A orm

STUDENT INDEBTEDNESS POLICY

Indebtedness to SAIT Polytechnic may result in:

cancellation o registration

not being allowed to register in urther courses

withholding o student loan unding

withholding o reunds


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APPRENTICESHIP CONTACTS

ON-CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP

AND INDUSTRY TRAINING LIAISON OFFICE

Richard Lightburn AIT Examination and Liaison OfcerSAIT ofce: 403.284.8092Appointment bookings: 403.297.2191Main Campus: Wed 7:30 am 12 pmMayland Heights Campus (Bob Edwards Building): Wed 1:30 4:30 pm

For assistance related to your technical training at SAIT

ALBERTA ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYAPPRENTICESHIP AND INDUSTRY TRAINING

CLIENT SERVICES SOUTH REGION

Suite 200, Willow Park Centre, 10325 Bonaventure Drive SEMon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 pm403.297.6457tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

VISITTRADESECRETS.GOV.AB.CATHE.WEBSITE.FOR.ALBERTA.APPRENTICESHIP..AND.INDUSTRY.TRAINING

Technical training schedules

Scholarships, awards and otherfnancial assistance

Apprenticeship Update newsletter Whats new in the trades

Forms and publications

Legislation

AND MUCH MORE!


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INSTITUTE REGULATIONSFull descriptions o SAIT Polytechnic regulations, policies andprocedures are available through mySAIT and in the SAIT Library[378.712338]. Reer to the ull policy and procedure when dealing withspecifc situations.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT (PROCEDURE AC.3.4.1)

Students are responsible or conducting themselves appropriatelyand in the best interests o the Institute. They are expected to applythemselves to their studies and are required to conorm to theInstitutes policies, rules and regulations.

DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT

Students are required to conduct themselves in a manner that doesnot interere with the legitimate academic and/or business activitieso the Institute. This does not diminish the students assured rights asstated in the Canadian Charter o Rights and Freedoms. In particular,

disruption o scholarly activities by abusive or threatening languageor gestures, or physical intererence with another person or theirproperty may result in the immediate removal o the student rom theclass or activity and subsequent disciplinary action.

RIGHTS

Students at SAIT can expect the ollowing rights to be upheld:

all rights and reedoms recognized by law; reedom rom discrimination or any reason: place o origin,

race, religion, gender or other reasons. (Please reer to HR.4.5Discrimination Education and HR.4.6 Discrimination Employee andStudent Recourse);

reedom rom harassment, including any action or words which demean

and/or deny dignity and respect. (Please reer to HS.1.2 Prevention oViolence and Harassment, HR.4.5 Discrimination Education and HR.4.6Discrimination Employee and Student Recourse);

a community that supports intellectual inquiry, learning and growth;

physical and psychological saety; and

academic integrity: students can expect ull disclosure as tohow their academic perormance will be assessed and to receive

objective evaluation o their perormance.


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In cases o misconduct, SAIT Polytechnic may take disciplinarymeasures including warning, community service, restitution, probation,restriction o privileges, notation, suspension, expulsion or legal action.Where disciplinary actions arise, students have a right o appeal as

described in the procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SAIT Polytechnic maintains that students have individual and groupresponsibility or:

staying inormed o and respecting SAIT policies and procedures and

the exercise by SAIT o its legitimate authority; taking ull advantage o the education, training and services that

SAIT oers;

maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that work submittedor evaluation is the students own work. Any material or ideasincorporated rom other sources must be clearly identifed.

contributing to a working and learning environment ree romdiscrimination, harassment, intimidation, and physical/psychologicalabuse;

respecting the property o SAIT and members o the SAIT community;and

complying with applicable laws.

HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATIONCONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE (PROCEDURE HR.4.6.1)

403.210.4406

The Board o Governors o SAIT Polytechnic and the PresidentsStanding Committee on Discrimination wish to ensure that studentsand employees o the Institute are treated as equal in dignity andrights and without discrimination. You have the right to study and work

in an environment that is ree rom harassment and discrimination.You also have the responsibility not to harass any member o the SAITcommunity, including students, instructors and sta. Discriminationon the grounds o race, religious belies, colour, gender, age, physicaldisability, mental disability, ancestry, place o origin, marital status,source o income, amily status or sexual orientation constitutes

a violation o SAIT discrimination policy. Harassment, a orm odiscrimination, is behaviour that disparages, humiliates or harms


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anyone on any o these grounds. Harassment may be verbal or non-verbal behaviour, occurring as one isolated event or as a series oevents. Sexual harassment is unwanted, unwarranted or inappropriatesexualizing o interaction, with intent and/or eect to demean, coerce

or abuse someone. It can include behaviour such as: sexualizingphysical contact; making suggestive remarks or other verbal abuse;making degrading gestures or leering at a persons body; makingdegrading remarks toward a gender or a sexual preerence group;demanding sexual avours; or extending compromising invitations.

I you think you are experiencing harassment or discrimination, contact

the Discrimination Hotline at 403.210.4406.

INJURY TO PERSONS/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

(PROCEDURE AC.3.4.1)

Students are required to comply with saety measures identifed bythe Institute. Injury, damage or misappropriation o SAITs property,or threats (written or verbal) o injury, damage or misappropriation to

another person or his/her property may result in disciplinary action.

LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DRUGS (PROCEDURE AD.2.2.1)

Disciplinary action will be taken in the ollowing cases: studentsviolating policy on the consumption and service o alcohol; studentsailing to comply with designated non-smoking areas; or students using

or distributing illegal drugs.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF SAITS COMPUTER SYSTEM

(PROCEDURE AD.2.7.1)

All members o the SAIT Polytechnic community who have occasion touse any o the inormation services o the Institute, including students(ull-time, part-time, continuing education), sta (ull-time, part-time,

contract and wages) and members o the general public are subject tothe Inormation Services User Code procedure.


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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (PROCEDURE AC.3.4.1)

SAIT Polytechnic is committed to academic integrity, which is based on

fve undamental values honoured by aculty members and students:honesty, responsibility, trust, airness and respect. Reasonablemeasures are taken to inorm students o the standards o academichonesty. All members o the SAIT community share the responsibilityand authority to address acts o academic misconduct.

Academic misconduct is the commission or attempted commission

o any action which alsely indicates the students level o academicachievement. Any student who assists another student in thecommission or attempted commission o academic dishonesty is alsoguilty o academic misconduct. Academic misconduct includes, but isnot limited to, acts o plagiarism and cheating.

Plagiarism occurs in situations where a student presents the work that

has been done in part or in whole by another person as the studentsown work; presents the words, ideas, images or data o another personas the students own without reerence to the original author ororiginal source; presents work done or another course or program atSAIT or elsewhere without the instructors knowledge or prior approval;or presents work that in any way compromises the integrity o theevaluation process.

Cheating occurs in situations where a student uses unauthorizedmaterials in examinations or other evaluations; communicates withother persons during an examination or other evaluation; alsifesdata or documents; views other students work during an examinationor other evaluation; or commits acts that in any way compromise theintegrity o the evaluation process.

Consequences o academic misconduct depend on whether it is a frst,second, or third academic misconduct oence. For a frst oence,the student will receive a zero grade or the assignment/exam. Forthe second oence, the student will receive a zero [ail] grade orthe course and a one-year suspension rom the Institute. For a thirdoence, the student will receive a zero [ail] or the course andpermanent expulsion rom the Institute. A student who is guilty oacademic misconduct will have the Letter(s) o Oence remain on his/her fle or a period o seven (7) years. ... continued on page 20


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A student who is expelled rom SAIT Polytechnic as a result oacademic misconduct will have this indicated indefnitely on his/herpermanent record [transcript].

NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTNon-Academic Misconduct behaviour that is subject to disciplinaryaction under this procedure includes violations o established civiland criminal laws, conduct that threatens the saety or well-being omembers o the SAIT Polytechnic community, and/or any behaviourthat adversely aects SAIT or its educational mission.

ACTS OF NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT INCLUDE:

1. Intentionally or negligently disrupting any SAIT activity or SAITPolytechnic sponsored activity, particularly learning activities.

2. Use o orce or threat o orce against any person or his/her property.

3. Sexual assault.

4. Intentionally or negligently endangering the well-being or saety o

sel or others.

5. Harassment in any orm (spoken, written, graphical, etc.).

6. Discrimination (including discrimination on the basis o place oorigin, race, colour, religion, or gender).

7. Unauthorized entry into SAIT acilities.

8. Unauthorized use o or misuse o SAIT property, includingcomputers and data and voice communications networks (seepolicy/procedure AC.2.7.1 Inormation Services User Code).

9. Use, possession or storage o a weapon or dangerous substance(including but not limited to chemicals, freworks, ammable gasor explosives) on SAIT premises, whether or not a license has been

issued to the possessor.10. Illegal possession or distribution o alcohol, narcotics or other

mind-altering drugs on SAIT property or among members o theSAIT community.

11. Being under the inuence o alcohol, narcotics or drugs thatinterrupt the normal business o SAIT.

12. Thet o SAIT services or property, or ailure to speak up concerninginormation about such thet.

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13. Possession o stolen property.

14. Intentional or careless damage to SAIT propertyor the property o others.

15. Violation by a student o any ethical codes governing the relatedproession, particularly during clinical courses, practicums, ordirected feld studies.

16. Violations o civil or criminal statutes or applicable laws, courtorders or orders o any administrative tribunals having jurisdiction.

17. Willul ailure or reusal to appear beore any designated SAIT

ofcial(s) and/or ailure to comply with directives rom SAIT ofcials.18. Violating the terms o this Student Code o Conduct.

19. Disorderly conduct on SAIT premises or at SAIT activities.

CONSEQUENCES

Consequences or Non-Academic Misconduct all into two categories: minor

consequences and major consequences. Minor consequences includewarning/admonition, community service, restitution, probation, restrictiono privileges, and notation. Major consequences include suspension andexpulsion. Consequences are defned in more detail in SAIT PolytechnicsPolicy AC.3.4.1 Student Code o Conduct Appendix B.

Factors that SAIT may consider when choosing an appropriate consequenceinclude, but are not limited to, whether there has been a previous fndingo academic or non-academic misconduct with respect to the student; theseverity o the misconduct; multiple allegations o misconduct; personalcircumstances o the student; and court decisions related to the same case.

Either a major or minor consequence may be appropriate i there hasbeen a previous fnding o misconduct or i there are currently multipleallegations o misconduct, depending on the actors set out aboveand other relevant circumstances. A major consequence is most otenappropriate where the misconduct is grievous or repeated and, inparticular, in cases o physical or sexual aggression.

Any attempt to commit Non-Academic Misconduct will bear the sameconsequence as i the act occurred. A student who assists another studentin an act or an attempted act o Non-Academic Misconduct will also be

considered to have committed an oence.


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ATTENDANCERegular attendance is essential to academic success. Students mustcomply with the attendance requirements set by the academicdepartment and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.Documentation or each absence is necessary.

Any unexplained absenteeism, lateness or early departure rom classmay result in your removal rom the class. You are responsible orcontacting the appropriate instructors i you are unable to attend aclass. Your instructors will provide you with contact phone numbers.

THREE STRIKESThe intensity o the technical training portion o your programdemands ull-time attendance and application during your term atSAIT. Thereore, a three strikes and youre out practice has beenimplemented to reduce absenteeism, lateness and unproductivebehaviour.

Strike One: Perormance or attendance issues including lateness willreceive one warning rom your instructor to correct the problem.

Strike Two: I perormance or attendance continues to be an issue, youwill be reerred to your program Academic Chair.

Strike Three: I the problem is not corrected, you will be reerred to theApprenticeship Liaison Ofcer. Should the problem remain unresolved,

you may be withdrawn rom class.

DRESS CODE AND PROTECTIVESAFETY CLOTHING

Apprentices are responsible or dressing in a manner conducive tothe nature o the respective trade.

The Academic Chair or designate will inorm apprentices at the frstclass o any protective clothing, ootwear or eyewear required.

Clothing displaying oensive images or language will not be allowedin class.


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APPRENTICESHIPPROCEDURES

APPRENTICESHIP BRANCH EXAM

Backpacks, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs),pens, mechanical pencils, and programmable calculators are

NOT allowed in examinations.

Food and drink (except or water in a closed container) are NOT allowed.

Students are required to bring at least two HB pencils and an eraser.

A calculator will be provided or your fnal exam.

CALCULATORS Only non-programmable calculators are allowed in apprenticeship

classes at SAIT Polytechnic.

BACK-TO-BACK TRAINING PROCEDURES

An apprentice who completes one period o technical training may wishto immediately enter the next period without an on-the-job training

component between the two. For urther inormation and consultation,contact the academic chair o your program.

YOUR STUDENT RECORDS

CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPRENTICE RECORDS

SAIT Polytechnic is responsible or maintaining the confdentiality ostudent/apprentice records. Under the Freedom o Inormation andProtection o Privacy Act (FOIPP), your student inormation (grades,schedule, account, etc.) will not be disclosed to anyone (including yourspouse, parents or employer) without your prior written permission.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY

The personal inormation you provide on the application orm iscollected under the authority o the Post Secondary Institutes Act andthe Freedom o Inormation and Protection o Privacy Act o the Provinceo Alberta, Section 32(c). This inormation will be used to determineyour eligibility or admission to a program/course o studies at SAIT, to

acilitate your enrolment, to administer and evaluate Institute programs/course, and or statistical purposes. It may be disclosed to Statistics


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Canada to comply with the Statistics Act (Canada), to Alberta Enterpriseand Advanced Education or statistical, unding, planning, and researchpurposes, to the Students Association o SAIT and the SAIT ExternalRelations Division so that they can contact you or membership services.

This inormation will also be maintained in a mailing list or directmarketing purposes, surveys, or the distribution o other promotionalmaterial as approved by the Director o Student Services/Registrar. Yourpersonal inormation is protected by Albertas Freedom o Inormationand Protection o Privacy Act and can be reviewed on request. I you haveany questions about the collection or use o this inormation, contact the

Student Services FOIPP representative at 403.284.7248.

STATEMENT OF MARKS

Apprentice marks can only be obtained rom the Apprenticeship andTrade Certifcation Board in Edmonton, Alberta. For more inormationphone 403.297.6457.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE

It is your responsibility to inorm SAIT and Alberta Apprenticeship andTraining (AIT) o an address or contact number change or you or youremployer

Mail or ax changes to SAIT Polytechnic Student Services andtoAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).

SAIT PolytechnicStudent Services1301 - 16 Avenue NWCalgary, AlbertaT2M 0L4

Fax: 403.284.7112

Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)

Suite 200, Willow Park Centre10325 Bonaventure Drive SECalgary, AlbertaT2J 7E4

Fax: 403.297.3799


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LEARNING AND SUPPORTSERVICES

HEALTH SERVICES

MAIN CAMPUS

R41 Senator Burns Building403.284.8666

MAYLAND HEIGHTS

W126 Bob Edwards Building403.210.4105

Treatment or minor illnesses and injuries, services related tooccupational health and saety, preventative and community health,special nursing services, reerrals to appropriate specialists oragencies, and health counselling

Physician, chiropractic and massage therapy services byappointment (main campus)

Students with a medical condition (e.g., epilepsy, diabetes, heartdisease) are encouraged to advise Health Services

COUNSELLING SERVICES

MA205 Heritage Hall403.284.7023

Confdential and ree services by proessional counsellors

Reerrals to outside agencies Workshops and support groups

Educational issues: exam anxiety, goal setting, academic difculties

Personal issues: stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difculties,anger management, alcohol/drug use, communication skills

Career planning: researching occupations, identiying career

interests, computerized career interest assessment Crisis support: access to crisis counselling, support and reerral


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CENTRE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

MB029, Heart Building

403.210.4250 or1.888.910.4250 (out o town callers)[email protected] to Thursday, 8:30 am 9 pmFridays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Educational Technology Services is responsible or providing technical

support services to apprentices using SAIT Polytechnics learningtechnologies, including Desire2Learn (D2L) and The Learning Manager(TLM). Support includes help with login problems, browser troubleshootingwithin D2L, support in submitting an assignment or completing a testor support using other tools within D2L and TLM.Educational TechnologyServices provides support over email, phone or on a walk-in basis.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICESMC221 Heart [email protected]

Accommodations and services or students with chronic healthconditions and mobility, sensory (e.g., vision and hearing), learning,

attentional, neurological, psychological and temporary disabilities(e.g., broken wrist)

Assistance with unding applications or services and adaptive equipment

Facilitation o classroom and examination disability relatedaccommodations

LEARNING SKILLS AND TUTORING

MC221 Heart [email protected]

Free drop-in tutoring in subjects including math, physics andcommunication

Free one-hour student success seminars on topics such as timemanagement, study tips, note-taking, learning styles and eective


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exam strategies. Check mySAIT Academic Resources tab or aseminar schedule

Online student success seminars individual consultationwith a learning strategist

Academic advising to obtain personalized inormationon how to succeed as a student

TESTING SERVICES

MC221 Heart [email protected]

sait.ca/testing Exam accommodations or students with disabilities

LIBRARY

MC111 Heart Building403.284.8616sait.ca/library

Resources include books, magazines, newspapers, electronicbooks and journals, and audiovisual more than 110,000 ebooksand more than 8,000 digital streamed videos are available

Trades and Apprenticeship Exambank is available at sait.ca/library to help apprenticeship students with practice questionsto prepare or the apprenticeship examinations

Assistance and instruction in accessing inormation Ask-A Question virtual reerence service

More than 100 drop-in computer workstations provide access tothe Microsot Ofce Suite, the Internet and specialized sotware

Access to printers, scanners, laminating and binding equipment

Study carrels networked or laptop computers

Group project rooms Video viewing stations

To obtain borrowing privileges, present your SAIT ID card at theinormation desk on Level 1.

With a current SAIT ID card, you can obtain The Alberta Library(TAL) Card, which gives ree access to all member libraries in the

Alberta Library consortia including the Calgary Public Library andthe University o Calgary library.


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HOUSINGON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE

403.284.8013

Mon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 [email protected]/residence

Accommodations are limited and will be leased on a frst-come,frst-served basis

Apprentices are housed in two-bedroom units betweenthe 15th and 21st oors o the Tower Residence

Reservations required

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING REGISTRY

[email protected]

BOOKSTOREMB107 Heart [email protected]/bookstore

The Bookstore has all supplies, textbooks and modulesavailable the day o your frst class

Booklists available online

Selection includes SAIT logo merchandise, Trojan wearand school rings

Accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and debit cards

Cheques must be approved at Customer Service deskand require two pieces o ID, including student ID card

No backpacks are allowed in the store

Closed Sunday and statutory holidays

Extended hours or apprentices 7 am to 7 pm,

every Monday rom September to May


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FOOD SERVICESdineoncampus.ca

Chartwells operates ood services on SAIT campuses at the ollowing

locations. Visit dineoncampus or menus and more.

ALDRED CENTRE FOOD COURT

Boston PizzaSecond CupSpolumbosRice Tales

RunexAERO CENTRE

Chartwells Food Court

BEGIN TOWER RESIDENCE

Dennys All Nighter

CAMPUS CENTRE

Jugo Juice

CENOVUS ENERGY CENTRE

Tim Hortons

HEART FOOD COURT

Coyote Jacks GrillFood CourtQuiznosTeriyaki Experience

JOHNSON-COBBE ENERGY CENTRE

StarbucksSubway

MAYLAND HEIGHTS - SAIT 2Coyote Jacks Grill

SENATOR BURNS BUILDING

Burns BistroTim Hortons


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FOOD SERVICES PROVIDED BY SAITSA

Market Station

Room N120Senator Burns Building

403.284.8659

SenSAtions EXPRESS

Room MB108Heart Building403.210.4424

SenSAtions and SenSAtions Express are the Students Association retail

outlets on campus. They carry all essentials at studentriendly prices. Youcan fnd backpacks, batteries, calculators, cold drinks, computer media,hoodies, phone cards, hot dogs, snack oods, slushies, coee and more!

THE GATEWAY RESTAURANT AND BAR

Campus Centre403.284.8760

Monday to Thursday 11 am 11:45 pmFriday 11 am 12:45 pmSaturday and Sunday or eventsNote: Hours subject to change

The Gate is the only on-campus bar at SAIT, making it the prime place

to meet friends before, between and after classes. The Gate is geared

towards student life and student wallets. It has great food, fast service

and low prices. It is also one of the largest college bars in the country andthe best place to see some of the great bands touring Canada! Be sure to

check out the SAITSA events calendar at saitsa.com for event information.

THE ODYSSEY COFFEEHOUSE

Room V211Campus Centre

403.774.4741Mon Fri 7 am 4 pmNote: Hours subject to change

Since it opened in 2008, The Odyssey Coeehouse has been a huge hitwith students and sta alike or its great ood selection, reshly brewedcoee, specialty coees, and its wide range o paninis, soups and lunchspecials all at reasonable prices. The Odyssey is also a great place to

just kick back on one o the couches and hang out.


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RECREATIONV205 Campus Centre403.284.8457sait.ca/wellness

CAMPUS CENTRE RECREATION MEMBERSHIP

Memberships can be purchased Mon - Fri 7:30 am 4:30 pm

Single membership $20 per month or a maximum o our months

Additional amily memberships (spouse and children age 6 - 17 years)$25 per member, per month to a maximum o our months.

Facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub and diving area, multipurpose gymnasium, hockey rink, squash and racquetball courts,ftness centre, aerobics room and steam rooms

INTRAMURAL SPORT PROGRAM

Open to apprentices who have a Campus Centre membership

SPORT CLUB PROGRAM

Open to all apprentices or ull year participation List o clubs and ees at V205 Campus Centre

FITNESS AND LEISURE COURSES

Courses in martial arts, ftness and various leisure activitiesavailable through SAIT Continuing Education; ees apply

List available at V205 Campus Centre

SAIT POLYTECHNIC VARSITY TROJAN SPORTS TEAMS

As an apprentice you could be eligible to participate in SAIT varsitysports teams such as soccer, hockey, volleyball and basketball

Contact Trojans Athletics and Recreation 403.210.4130 or details


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SAIT STUDENTSASSOCIATION (SAITSA)

SAITSA RESOURCE CENTRE

MC107 Heart Building Atrium403.210.4323Mon Fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm

Campus SAFEWALK, ax service, Emergency Parent Contact Program,ree phone, microwaves, volunteering opportunities

CAMPUS SAFEWALK

403.284.SAFE (7233)Mon Fri 6 pm 11 pm Fall and Winter terms only

Escorts students and sta to and rom vehicles, bus stopsand buildings

MAIN SAITSA OFFICE

V204 Campus Centre403.284.8036

Student Executive Council ofces, club inormation, Good Food Boxprogram, and much more

STUDENT RESOURCE CENTRE

MB216 Heart Building

A volunteer-run reerral, inormation and services centre studentshelping students

Volunteer income tax preparation program

Help rom ellow students on how to navigate through your time atSAIT Polytechnic


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TOP INSTRUCTORAWARD

NOMINATE.AN.OUTSTANDING.TRADES.INSTRUCTOR

ACCEPTING.NOMINATIONS.NOW

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

perorms beyond the requirements o an instructor has excellent presentation skills is air, riendly and leads by example made a dierence to you

The nomination orm and additional inormation is available attradesecrets.gov.ab.ca (click on Scholarships & Awards or searchor Top Instructor Award), or call 780.422.4472.

Use the orm to nominate SAIT Polytechnic instructors who taughttheory, shop, or a combination oboth, between November 13, 2011and November 10, 2012. Let us knowhow your instructor helped andsupported your technical learning

using as many examples as possibleto highlight your instructors abilitiesand say why you think he or she is aworthy Top Instructor.

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS

NOVEMBER 10, 2012


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ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENTMA113 Heritage Hall403.284.7010sait.ca/alumni

Welcome, uture SAIT graduates!

As apprenticeship students, youre setting o on a journey that willbring more opportunities than you can imagine! Some 193,000 SAITalumni are now applying their skills in 72 countries around the world.

The Alumni and Development department is here to help you succeed

well beyond your student years. Our goal is to help you move rom theclassroom to a successul career.

During your time at SAIT, we hope you will take advantage o thementors and contacts you make. Many o our industry partners arepast SAIT students who are willing to share their experiences to helpyou achieve your goals. Through such partnerships and a stronggraduate network, we can help you make the connections to advance

your career.

The Alumni and Development team also administers SAITs StudentAwards program. More than $3.7 million in unding and 3,450 awardsare available each year. Awards are based on achievement, communityservice and/or fnancial need. Several awards are just for apprentices.Dont miss out on the opportunity apply today! Applications are

online, secure and easy to complete.

We look orward to meeting you and to helping you make the most oyour time at SAIT. Once you complete your program, the advantagescontinue. As a graduate o SAIT, you are eligible or all o the beneftsand services oered to SAIT alumni.


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GRADUATION CEREMONIESITS YOUR DAY TO CELEBRATE

MAY 30 AND 31, 2013

Apprentices are welcome to participate in SAIT Polytechnicsgraduation and receive a Recognition o Accomplishment Certifcate.I you successully complete your fnal period o apprenticeship andat least one other apprenticeship period at SAIT, please join us tocelebrate your success.

Your employer is also welcome to attend the graduation ceremony.

Registration opens online at the beginning o March. Visit mySAIT.caor urther inormation or contact Student Services.

403.210.4202

[email protected]

Location

Southern Alberta Jubilee AuditoriumCost $35 per apprentice (includes two guest tickets)

MacPhail School of Energy: Instrument Technician and Rig Technician

School of Construction: Bricklayer, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, ConcreteFinisher, Gasftter, Glazier, Insulator, Painter and Decorator, Plumber,Rerigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker,

Steamftter/Pipeftter, and Tilesetter

School of Hospitality and Tourism: Baker and Cook

School of Information and Communications Technologies:Communication Technician

School of Manufacturing and Automation: Appliance Service

Technician, Electrician, Electric Motor Systems Technician, Ironworker,Machinist, Millwright, Natural Gas Compression Technician, and Welder

School of Transportation: Auto Body Technician, Automotive ServiceTechnician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Parts Technician, RecreationVehicle Service Technician, and Transport Rerigeration Technician


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This handbook is published annually as inormation or new and returning apprenticeshipstudents. Every eort is made to ensure accuracy at the time o printing. SAIT Polytechnicand the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Division o Alberta Advanced Education andTechnology reserve the right to change inormation in the handbook without notice. SAITand Alberta Advanced Education and Technology do not accept responsibility or liabilityor any person who may suer loss or who may be otherwise adversely aected by such

change, however caused.

APPRENTICESHIP TRANSFEROPTIONS

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

G240B, Crandell BuildingPhone: 403.210.4238Fax: [email protected]

A transer option is the opportunity to use a credential earned at oneinstitution or credit towards the completion o an advanced credentialat the same institution or another institution. For example, a certifcatetowards a diploma, a diploma towards a degree, an applied degreetowards an additional undergraduate or applied degree.

Work completed in apprenticeship programs plus work experience canbe used either or transer credit or as admission to other credentials,depending on the requirements o the receiving program.

In some cases, apprentice graduates may use their apprenticecoursework and/or work experience towards diplomas and degrees,either at SAIT or other institutions. Diploma and degree graduatesare also looking at completing apprenticeship programs. This kind oadditional education combined with real-world work experience canoten result in urther career opportunities in business, management

or leadership.

Opportunities or internal and external transer options are explainedon the Transer Options page on sait.ca and listed by school. Theseare updated regularly as opportunities or apprentices graduates arenegotiated.

Visit sait.ca and search Transer Options.


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HISTORY OFSAIT POLYTECHNIC October 16, 1916: Provincial Institute o Technology and Art (PITA)

opens with 11 students and seven instructors in temporary quartersat the Colonel James Walker School in southeast Calgary; twoprograms oered motor mechanics and metal working

1918-1920: Public (civilian) instruction temporarily suspended toretrain First World War veterans

1922: Heritage Hall built; classes relocated rom the Colonel WalkerSchool; Heritage Hall is shared with the Calgary Normal School a teacher training acility

1930s: The Great Depression; most classes cancelled and replacedwith ree lessons or the unemployed; campus landscaping is madea public works project

1940-46: Classes are moved to Stampede Grounds and the campusis turned over to the ederal government or Royal Canadian Air

Force wireless training 1948: Apprenticeship training begins at PITA

1960: Renamed Southern Alberta Institute o Technology (SAIT)

1982: SAIT moves rom direct control by the province to becomea Board-governed institution

1984: Alberta College o Art and Design becomes an autonomous

institution independent o SAIT 2001: East Hall residence and the Heart Building make their debut

on campus; Heritage Hall is restored

2002: Clayton Carrol Automotive Centre opens

2004: SAIT opens its newest campus, the Art Smith Aero Centreor Training and Technology, at the Calgary International Airport

2008: Tower Residence opens and oers apprentices the optiono on-campus housing

2009: A new parking garage opens, located beneaththe Cohos Commons playing feld

2012: Grand Opening or the 740,000 square oot $400 millionTrades and Technology Complex


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CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA T2M OL4

403 284 SAIT (7248)

Documents

Current Apprenticeship Handbook