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Apprenticeship Courses
 
 

2012/2013 Class Schedule
On-Campus Classes
Period
Start Date
End Date
Instructor
Status
First & Second 
(Concurrent)		 October 22, 2012 December 14, 2012
Shaun Lovell
Seats Available
Third & Fourth
(Concurrent)		 January 7, 2013 March 1, 2013
Shaun Lovell
Seats Available
Distance Delivery
All Periods
 August 20, 2012 June 21, 2013
Shaun Lovell
Seats Available

Distance Delivery Apprenticeship classes are open enrollment (no deadline for enrolling). However, all course activities and the progressive exam must be completed by the course end date. Enrollment after January 1 is not recommended. Consult the Instructor for more information.


 
Registration Line (Toll-Free) (888) 475-1101
 
Concurrent class means: Instructor teaching students in 2 separate periods of training at the same time.
(Each student is studying just one period)
 
Maximum class size is 16 students
  • Classes are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Students are required to bring tools and supplies as per the following table:
Tools/ materials Required 
First Period
  • Safety shoes/boots
Second Period
  • Safety shoes/boots
Third period
  • Safety shoes/boots
  • Scientific Calculator
Fourth period
  • Safety shoes/boots 
  • Cover-alls (Optional) 
 
 
While every effort is made to ensure that the following costs & fees information is accurate and current, these figures should not be considered a quotation. Contact Trades Registration (Telephone numbers & e-mail below) for firm costs.
 
 
Costs
 
2012/2013 Costs for Distance Delivery courses and for on-campus courses vary slightly as per the table below:
Item On-Campus Course Distance Delivery Comments
Tuition Fees $772.00 $772.00
Materials Fee $66.00 $66.00
Activity & Wellness Fee $22.00 N/A
Student Association (SA) Dues & Registration $40.00 $40.00
Faculty Service & Technology Fee  $48.00  $48.00  
Alternate Delivery Fee N/A $50.00
 Total Registration  $948.00  $976.00  
CBAT Module Package $110.00  - $127.00(Approx.)
 N/A Costs subject to change and vary slightly from period to period. Sample 2011/2012 cost provided (max). Module packages are purchased on the first day of classes. Do not include this cost in your registration payment. For Distance delivery courses, modules are supplied online in pdf format. Printing is at the expense of the student.
Total $1073.00 $976.00
 
Enrollment

Register for your period of training by sending in the Apprenticeship class enrolment form to this address, or by faxing it to (403) 342-3260. Enter the class dates as per the class schedule above and the class code as follows:

Locksmith Class codes for 2012/2013
Block Release
(Full-time classes)
Period
Class Code
1
103969
2
103970
3
103972
4
104940
Distance Delivery
Period
Class Code
1
104948
2
104941
3
104942
4
103974

 
  • Registration starts May 18, 2012
  • A current class enrolment form and instructions are available by clicking here.
  • You can also enroll in a class by calling toll-free (888) 475-1101.
  • Registration can be done in person at the Access Center.
  • Full fee payment is required at time of enrollment to secure a seat in the class of your choice.  A minimum fee of $200 will be withheld should you cancel your enrollment prior to the first day of class. 

    More Questions? See our FAQ Page

    Students Finance

    Applications labeled "Application form for Apprentices" are available from your nearest regional office of Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training and from RDC's Access Center.

  • Enquiries can be made by E-mail to Financial Aid & Awards Office , by telephone at (403) 342-3254, or in person at the Financial Aid & Awards Office in the Access Centre. The Financial Aid & Awards Office staff are available daily to assist students in completing their application forms. They also offer the service of sending out completed application forms to Alberta Learning for processing--it's not necessarily faster but it is free of charge and they will check the application for clarity & accuracy before they send it out. A quick overview of Apprenticeship funding is available in pdf format by clicking here. For more information on Financial Aid & Awards services, check out their website. Choose "Apprenticeship Funding" in the right navigation.

    Feel free to contact Shaun Lovell (See "Contact Us") for assistance in completing the application.

    Scholarships

    Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training 

    165 new $1,000.00 Apprenticeship Scholarships have been announced by AIT. Complete details can be found at TradeSecrets.

    RDC

    A large number of Apprenticeship Scholarships are administered through RDC's Financial Awards Office. Click here for a list of scholarships available.

    PLAA

    4 Scholarships are awarded each year by the Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta and generously sponsored by Industry. Application forms are available from the PLAA and from the RDC Locksmith Program office.
     
     

     
    1st Period Weiser Lock $500.00
    2nd Period Medeco Security Locks $250.00
    3rd Period Abloy $250.00
    4th Period Rutherford Controls $250.00
     

    Accommodations

    On-campus accommodations are available, but must be applied for early. See RDC's Residence page for more information.

    RDCSA (Students Association) maintains a listing of off-campus accommodations. Click here and look for "Housing Listings".