Admissions

Prerequisite to Entry

  • Applicant must have completed grade 12, be 18 years or older and provide a transcript of school marks or a copy of graduation certificate. If grade 12 has not been completed and an applicant is 21 or older, they may apply as a mature student.

Mature Student

A mature must have the following:

  • a letter outlining future plans and the reasons they expect to successfully complete the program
  • 3 letters of reference – work or personal references stating they believe the applicant can successfully complete the program
  • resume

Program Prerequisites

Atlantic Petroleum Training College (APTC) requires the following information for enrollment:

  • Application for admission including references.
  • School transcripts or apply as a mature student.
  • Completed Fitness Certification Form.
  • A driver's abstract from Province of current Driver's License.
  • Students must pay a non-refundable $100.00 deposit (cash, debit, VISA, Mastercard, certified cheque or money order made payable to Atlantic Petroleum Training College) to guarantee a seat in the Floor-Hand course. This $100 dollars will be deducted from the tuition cost.
  • All the above documentation MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO desired course date before a student can be considered registered.
  • A current resume is recommended, before or during the course.
  • Students are supplied the following:
      - hardhat (CSA approved),
      - coveralls,
      - safety glasses (CSA approved),
      - work gloves
  • Students must provide:
      - steel-toed boots (CSA approved),
      - appropriate weather gear.

Other Considerations

  • The oil industry contractors recommend students have a valid driver’s license with air brake endorsement. APTC will provide Nova Scotia air brake manuals.
  • St. John Ambulance provides the 2-day First Aid course.
  • H2S Alive is provided by Survival Systems Training on site.