Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic

• The term of apprenticeship for a heavy equipment technician-transport trailer mechanic is two years (two 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in the first period, and a minimum of 1800 hours of on-the-job training in the second period.
• 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.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Certificate of Achievement).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

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

• A minimum of 36 months AND 4,950 hours of work experience.
• A successful theory exam.
• An Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).

Recognized Credentials

The requirements for a Heavy Equipment Technician – Transport Trailer 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
• Transport Refrigeration Technician