DUAL CREDIT • INTRODUCTORY OPTIONS
Explore a career field choosing a destination.
Build post-secondary confidence through flexible online learning and practical experiences in Trades, Agriculture and Health Care.
AT A GLANCE
A manageable first step.
Most introductory Dual Credit courses award three polytechnic credits and five high school credits. Course format, prerequisites, lab requirements and eligibility vary, so students should review the guidebook with their school contact.
Grades 10-12
Eligible high school students.
Blended learning in many SACI courses.
Online + labs
High school and post-secondary
Two credits
School first
Division approval is required.
SACI-RESERVED TRADES
Five introductory courses.
Each course pairs asynchronous theory with mandatory hands-on labs at Lethbridge Polytechnic and helps students assess their skills and interests.
TRA 1131
Fall + Winter
INTRO TO THE TRADES
12 trades explored.
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9 Labs • 75 hours
TRA 1132
Winter
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive, heavy-duty, agricultural equipment and parts
8 Labs • 76 hours
TRA 1133
Fall
ELECTRICAL
Electrical and wind turbine technician trades
8 Labs • 70 hours
TRA 1134
Fall
CONSTRUCTION
Carpentry, welding and pipe trades
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8 Labs • 70 hours
TRA 1135
Winter
CULINARY
Practical cooking and baking experiences
8 Labs • 70 hours
Agriculture and Health Care
MORE SACI OPTIONS
Partners may allocate seats from their customized service packages according to student interest. Exact availability depends on the school division.
AGRICULTURE
Foundations in Agriculture
Agronomy, animal science, agriculture business, sustainability, technology and southern Alberta careers.
Winter • Online + required labs • no prerequisite
HEALTH CARE
Course possibilities
• Human Nutrition
• Wellness & Health Issues
• Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Medical Terminology
• Health, Nutrition & Safety
• Introduction to Psychology
• Therapeutic Recreation
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Check the complete course details.
Some options are fully online; others have manditory labs. Prerequisites and required personal protective equipment differ.
1
Attendance matters.
Students must attend every scheduled on-campus lab.
2
Equipment may be required.
Trades labs may require coveralls, safety glasses and CSA-approved footwear.
3
Wait before purchasing.
Confirm final requirements closer to the course start date.
READY TO EXPLORE?
Start with your school's Dual Credit contact.
Ask which courses and seats are available through your school division, then complete the internal approval process.
