at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Canada
Overview
Be at the forefront of eye care practice, working as part of a multi-disciplinary vision care team. Students will study ocular pathology, refracting and pharmacology, as well as business and retail aspects of the profession.
The Optician program is two years in length and trains students to be at the forefront of eye care practice, working as part of a multi-disciplinary vision care team. Students will study ocular pathology, refracting and pharmacology, as well as business and retail aspects of the profession. Application of the theory will be demonstrated through clinical competencies focusing on refraction, filling eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, ensuring a proper fit, and determining clients’ eyewear needs.
30
Application Processing Days
Under Graduate
Program Level
Full Time On Campus
Study Mode
24
Duration
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Location
$24283
Tuition Fee
$11000
Average Cost of Living
$150
Application Fee
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Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.
You can also work part-time on campus at your university.
Duration
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
20 Hours/Week
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
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To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Study Permit
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.
Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail
The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.
Application
how can i apply
You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.
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To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.
When to Apply?
One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.
90 days
You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.
3 Years
The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.
CAD 255
The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.
CAD 1,600
An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.
No Limit
There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.
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To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:
Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.
Disclaimer
The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
30
Application Processing Days
Full Time On Campus
Program Intensity
Under Graduate
Program Level
24
Duration
Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.
4 to 6 months
Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.
Bank Account
No Need!
There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.
Course Duration + 3 Months
The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.
35 Days
It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.
Required
It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.
Application Process
An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.
Visa Fee
The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.
833 CAD, 917 CAD
You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.
Required
You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.
Required
One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.
Not Required
one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.
Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
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Duration
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Tuition
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Broadcast News Major
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24 month
Duration
$ 21159
Tuition
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Duration
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Tuition
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Duration
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Tuition
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Production accountants are specialists in their field and must have a sound knowledge of petroleum products in addition to an understanding of the industry's financial practices and government regulations.
This program is offered full-time on the SAIT campus via an intensive, full-time 35-week program accredited by Alberta Advanced Education. To be issued the CAPPA certificate, students must complete all CAPPA courses within three (3) years. This applies to all students regardless of institution or method of course delivery.
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Duration
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Tuition
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At 30 weeks in length (900 hours), this program contains content nearly double that afforded by the Machinist apprenticeship stream for equivalent periods.
You will learn skills including, but not limited to:
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12 month
Duration
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Tuition
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24 month
Duration
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Tuition
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The program is divided into two 15-week semesters and one eight-week semester. Students are required to attend classes on SAIT campus for this program. Classroom learning is integrated into a dental clinic setting. The clinical components include patient education, radiographs, selective rubber cup polishing and fluoride application.
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Accreditation
10 month
Duration
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Tuition
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24 month
Duration
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Tuition
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Accreditation
The program's accreditation is ongoing and subject to periodic audits from Transport Canada. To receive Transport Canada credit towards the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers "S" license, graduates who are in compliance with the required attendance (95%) and minimum marks of 70% receive 10 months credit towards the "S" Category AME license.
12 month
Duration
$ 24834
Tuition
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