Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology
SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Calgary, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 13,885 **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
** for domestic students | 39,871.21 CAD for international students
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Introduction
Get hands-on chemical engineering training in world-class labs that replicate common industrial processes and practice working with industrial-grade equipment and process units.
In this program, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of unit operation, process control, and equipment design while you learn to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and design safe processing units and plants. In addition, our industry-trained instructors will teach you design calculations, process simulation and control, industry safety, and environmental engineering. You will also learn to work with engineering software that will give you an edge to jump-start your career.
Through the capstone project, you’ll advance your skills further to prepare you for a career in process engineering, water treatment and other chemical industries. Chemical engineering technology is a broad discipline and the skills learned provide the potential to have a career in various industries. You can choose to start your career right away as a chemical technologist, an environmental technician, a process engineering technologist or a process designer. Or you can to continue your studies through transfer options to universities.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology.
Accreditation
This program has national accreditation under the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates are eligible for registration in the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists. The program is also accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists. Periodical registration agreements exist with U.S. and British societies.
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
- Athabasca University
- Lakehead University
- NAIT
- Royal Roads University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Calgary
Ideal Students
An interest in science and mathematics would be an asset. Specific interests in physics and chemistry are desirable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in engineering design, computer-based process simulation, technical sales, field operations, and environmental work. Potential positions include:
- engineering design assistant
- production operator
- technologist
- technical sales
- environmental field technician
- production technologist
Related careers include:
- petroleum and natural gas processer
- environmental consultant
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