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Cardinal Performing Arts Centre O000000002 Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Delivery Asynchronous Distance On-Campus Synchronous Availability Accepting applications International Open to international students Sort by By Department A-Z Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career. View individual courses or the Academic Calendar. Sort by By Department A-Z 14 results Construction TradesXTransportation TradesX Construction Trades Build your future through hands-on training that will lay the foundation for a career in the skilled trades. Department Page Carpenter Apprenticeship Nail down a career while you work. Learn how to plan sequences, study blueprints, and choose the right materials for various building projects. Careers General carpentry, residential housing, repairs and remodelling, commercial/industrial construction & maintenance, specialized carpentry Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1-4 periods Next intake May 11, 2025 Start Location Fairview Campus Tuition $1067.60/Period* *Domestic cost before fees More Program Information Electrician Apprenticeship Generate a bright future by learning to test and measure voltage. Gain the skills to interpret drawings, and safely install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. Careers Contractor for residential housing, commercial, industrial or institutional. Department Construction Trades Timing 8-12 weeks with 1-4 periods Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information 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) Careers Residential, commercial or industrial installation and service of gas lines and fittings including utility companies, gas distributors or mechanical and service companies Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Gasfitter - Common Apprenticeship Make important connections. Learn to identify and select the correct piping and related materials to repair, install, and service natural gas and propane piping. Careers 1st period Plumber, 1st period Gasfitter, 1st period Steamfitter Pipefitter, 1st period Sprinkler Systems Installer Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Fine-tune your passion. Get certified in stationary industrial machinery repair and maintenance, schematic drawings, and work procedures. Careers Construction, fabrication and machine shops, manufacturing and processing plants. Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1-4 periods Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Instrumentation & Control Tech Apprenticeship Control your destiny. Study how to inspect, install, and repair instruments and systems used in commercial and industrial processing. Careers Pulp and paper processing, hydropower generation, mining, petrochemical and natural gas. Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1-2 periods Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Parts Technician and Materials Tech Apprenticeship Get skilled in ordering, warehousing, inventory control, and parts sales for a career in any warehouse or industrial facility. Careers Retail trade, wholesale trade, manufacturing, oil and gas extraction Department Construction Trades Timing 6-8 weeks with 1-3 periods Location Grande Prairie Campus Tuition $$793.20/Period* *Domestic cost before fees More Program Information Plumber Apprenticeship Let your talents flow as you learn to install pipes, assemble valves, interpret building plans, and configure plumbing systems for residential and commercial projects. Careers Residential, commercial, or industrial plumbing, installation of certain equipment and systems, renovation, maintenance and repair of existing plumbing Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks with 2-4 periods Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprenticeship Find your fit. Connect theory and practice as you get qualified to fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair complex indoor and outdoor piping systems. Careers Construction, mining, oil & gas extraction, and manufacturing Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1 - 4 periods Registration Opens May 22, 2025 Start Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Welder Apprenticeship Heat up your job prospects. Gain in-demand welding skills as you learn about precision metal fabrication, testing equipment, and blueprints. Careers Production and manufacturing plants, mechanical services, various construction capacities Department Construction Trades Timing 8 weeks Location Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Transportation Trades Does the thought of servicing an engine excite you? At Northwestern Polytechnic, we can help you keep the wheels turning on your career with programs... Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Tinker with tools and vehicles as you study automotive repair, maintenance, and the diagnostic skills needed to rev up a career in the automotive industry. Careers Automotive mechanic, automotive instructor, service manager, entrepreneur Department Transportation Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1-4 periods August 25, 2025 Start Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Get hands-on with heavy-duty vehicles and industrial equipment. Learn how to assess, maintain and service industry’s biggest workhorses. Careers Specialized repair shops, construction, mining, forestry, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, agriculture and the transportation industries. Department Transportation Trades Timing 8 weeks with 1-4 periods Location Fairview Campus More Program Information Motorcycle Mechanic Apprenticeship Rev up a career and grab tools for success as you learn how to restore, assemble, and maintain motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Careers Motorcycle mechanic, multi-wheeled lightweight all-terrain vehicle mechanic Department Transportation Trades Timing 6-12 weeks with 1-4 periods Location Fairview Campus More Program Information ThinkBIG Service Technician Diploma This globally recognized program will give you a huge advantage. Our technical training partnership with Caterpillar Inc. and Finning Canada is truly one-of-a-kind. Careers Employment with Finning Canada, heavy equipment industry, Alberta & Industry Training Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship completion and Heavy Equipment Technician journeyperson certification. Department Transportation Trades Timing 2 Years Location Fairview Campus More Program Information