BTPS Dual Credit
BTPS-Lakeland Parntership
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TRADES
TRADES
(Vermilion Campus)
(Vermilion Campus)
Automotive Service Technician (AST)
Automotive Service Technician (AST)
Electrician (ETA)
Electrician (ETA)
TRADES REGISTRATION process:
TRADES REGISTRATION process:
1) BTPS REGISTRATION FORM: https://tinyurl.com/3mzyf45b
2) How To - letter of intent writing guide: https://tinyurl.com/yhbadbnf
3) Complete the 2 documents above (incomplete items may delay processing)
4) Approach your school principal to discuss if this is a good fit for the student's schedule and confirm the student's eligility
5) The school principal will forward the registration documents to central intake to be processed.
(Note: Dual Credit is designed primarily for Grade 11 & 12 students)
Registration due date: TBA
Orientation at Vermilion: Auto & Electrician: Feb 2, 2027
First day of classes: Auto & Electrician: Feb 2, 2027
AIT exam date: Auto & Electrician: Friday July 10, 2026
Last day of Classes: Auto & Electrician: July 10, 2027
More docs & Info:
More docs & Info:
Prerequisites: AIT Trade entrance requirements document.
Overview: The Program Overview.
AIT Website for Program details:
Family of Scholarships: Tradesecrets webpage
Maps: Printable version
Promotional poster: Printable Version - pending
Schedule:
Schedule:
DAILY SCHEDULES:
Automotive (AST)Daily schedule:
2025-2026 Schedule: click here
2026-2027 - Pending - check back here.
Electrical (ETA) Daily schedule:
2026-2027 Schedule: Click here
2026-2027 - Pending - check back here.
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SCHEDULES At-A-Glance: (both Automotive and Electrical Programs):
Course Delivery Start Date: February 2, 2027
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Students will login to online lectures from their school sites
Log-in to lectures at Lakeland D2L here: D2L Link
Every Thursday: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (Vermilion campus)
Students will attend the Vermilion Campus at the Lakeland School of Technology and Trades shop.
Non-Instructional Days: 8:30 - 4:30pm (Vermilion campus)
Students will attend the Vermilion Campus at the Lakeland School of Technology and Trades shop during most non-instructional days as they appear in the schedule linked above and/or Semester 2 on our 2026-2027 school division calendar - https://www.btps.ca/download/542400
General Information Items for AST and ETA:
General Information Items for AST and ETA:
Limit: maximum of 12 students - seats will be assigned on a First-Come, First-Served Basis, so the first to be approved by their school will be considered first for enrollment. (How to Apply below)
Transportation: in accordance with Buffalo Trail Public Schools Administrative Procedure 701.4AP Student Transportation, parents are encouraged to give consideration to any factor that will contribute to the safest transportation options available for their students.
Maps:
Maps:
Trades building, Access doors, Parking, etc
Virtual Tours:
Virtual Tours:
The link above will take you to virtual tours and you can find tours for the Automotive shop, the Carpentry Shop, the Welding shop and the Vermilion Campus in general.
How to Apply for Dual Credit programs:
How to Apply for Dual Credit programs:
How to Apply
Meet with your school principal to express your interest and your principal will advise you on your eligibility. Note that if you are under 18 years of age, your forms will require the signature of your parent or guardian.
Ensure you have completed the prerequisites prior to the program start date.
Design your timetable to accommodate the Dual Credit program of your interest.
Your school will guide you with the registration steps.
Admission and Process
Admission is 1st-come-1st-serve and if student interest is higher than available seats (Automotive and Electrical max 12), then students are accepted through a selection process. For this reason it is important to express your interest and complete all application requirements early and on time.
Eligible students: Dual Credit programs are designed primarily for Gr 12 students
Benefits of Dual Credit
Benefits of Dual Credit
Dual Credit programming provides many benefits including:
Explore interests to help students determine the right path for them
Start a post-secondary education while still in high school and
Earn CTS credits towards an Alberta High School Diploma and at the same time, earn post-secondary credits, that may lead to preferred placement and workplace certification.
Reduce the first-year college workload and reduce the first-year college financial load
Gain confidence to succeed academically in a post-secondary environment.
Students are taught by experienced college instructors.
Use the latest education technologies to prepare for the technological workforce.
Gain an increased awareness of labour market needs and future career opportunities.
Meaningful and easier transition into post-secondary studies or move into the world of work.
Access to student supports at both the high school and college facilities
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