Trades - Apprenticeship
Heavy Equipment Technician Further Study
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Journeyperson
Program Length
4 training periods
New credential
Alberta's new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act is adding another credential for successful journeypersons. Certificates through advanced diplomas will be granted based on the number of credits in the particular trade. One apprenticeship credit is equal to 300 on-the-jobs hours or 15 classroom hours.
Your credential helps employers recognize your level of education as well as help you if you pursue further education.
The credential for heavy equipment technician depends on your specific path.
- heavy equipment technician - advanced diploma
- heavy equipment technician - heavy duty equipment mechanic off road - diploma
- heavy equipment technician - truck and transport mechanic - diploma
- heavy equipment technician - transport trailer mechanic - certificate of achievement
Continue your learning
Add a 2nd journeyman certificate to your resume by taking agricultural equipment technician. Heavy equipment and agricultural equipment have two training periods that are the same and their second training periods are equivalent. 3rd year agricultural equipment is the same as 3rd year heavy equipment.
You also have the option of earning Blue and Red Seals. The heavy duty equipment technician Red Seal has been around since 1963.
Blue Seal
This Alberta certification encourages journeypersons to study business. Earning your seal requires 150 hours of study at an approved institution (Lakeland qualifies). See the Blue and Red Seal page (link above) for more information.
Red Seal
Your Red Seal indicates you’ve passed an interprovincial exam and can work in any part of Canada.