Industrial Mechanics

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Industrial Mechanics Certificate program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Grade 12 Completion: Applicants must have completed Grade 12 with one of the following mathematics courses:
  • Foundations of Math 20
  • Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20
  • Pre-Calculus 20
• Alternative Admission: Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for the program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Some specific Academic Requirements may still need to be met.
• ACCUPLACER© Scores: For alternative admission, the following cut scores are required:
  • 250 in Arithmetic
  • 245 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
  • 247 in Reading
  • 241 in Writing
• Post-secondary Credits: Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Specific course requirements may be met through alternative post-secondary courses.
• Admission Method: The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for this program. Applicants are encouraged to provide the appropriate documents as early as possible to secure admission.

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For any clarification or support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction and examination at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. If your first or primary language is not English, and/or your country is not exempt, you will need to provide evidence of having the English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing necessary to be successful in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic program to which you are applying.

Saskatchewan students graduating from Fransaskois and French Immersion high school programs are not required to meet further English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

For the Industrial Mechanics program, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Module: An overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-based: An overall minimum score of 81 with a minimum score of 19 in each of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum score of 60 with a minimum score of 50 in each component.
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): Minimum score of 4.5 in each of Listening and Reading, a minimum score of 4.0 in Speaking and Writing.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.