Offered by Lakeland College in Vermilion, Canada, Trades - Apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment Technician is a trades - apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Trades - Apprenticeship
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
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This apprenticeship trains heavy equipment technicians to maintain and repair large vehicles and diesel-powered equipment, covering diagnosing problems, repairing or replacing parts, components and systems, testing repaired equipment, performing preventative maintenance and writing service reports. It is a four-year apprenticeship with an annual structure of 8 weeks of classroom instruction and a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training per period. Classroom instruction is delivered face-to-face at the Vermilion campus, with hands-on training in the college's diesel lab. Applicants must secure employment with an employer or sponsor who is a journeyperson, or who employs a journeyperson, in the heavy equipment technician trade before beginning technical training.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Recommended preparation is an Alberta High School Diploma with English 30-2, Math 30-3, and Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30, plus related Career and Technology Studies courses. The minimum requirement is completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or all five GED/CAEC exams, or a passing score on the college entrance exam. Applicants must also find employment with an employer or sponsor who is a journeyperson, or who employs a journeyperson, in the trade.
