Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic

• The term of apprenticeship for a truck and transport mechanic is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction each year.
• Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
• Apprentices may attempt the Interprovincial Exam in the final period of their apprenticeship training and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Diploma).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

The requirements for a Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic are:

• A minimum of 54 months AND 6,750 hours of work experience.
• A successful theory exam.
• An Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).

Recognized Credentials

The requirements for a Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport Mechanic are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• A successful theory exam.

• A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
• A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.

Applicants with an Alberta or recognized trade certificate in one of the following trades may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship or Trades Qualifier program requirements.

• Agricultural Equipment Technician
• Automotive Service Technician
• Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off-road)
• Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic
• Transport Refrigeration Technician