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Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician

Olds College

Olds, Alberta, Canada

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At Olds College in Olds, Canada, Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician is offered as a certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 12 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,300 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,300 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: oldscollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician programme at Olds College is a 12-week, on-campus certificate that introduces students to the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including trucks, trailers, off-road machinery, and earthmoving equipment. Students study basic diagnostics, repair and maintenance procedures, workplace safety, and the fundamentals of suspensions, wheels, hydraulics, and electrical systems. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level trade employment or progression into a heavy equipment technician apprenticeship. Admission requires completion of Grade 11, along with the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board's trade entrance requirements and the English Language Proficiency Requirement. The programme runs on a single Summer intake each year and awards a Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician certificate on completion.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed Grade 11 and meet the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board's trade entrance requirements, as well as the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: Summer

About Olds College

Type: College
Founded: 1913
Students: 2,588
Programs: 32
Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician award?

Olds College awards a Certificate in the field of Mechanical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician take?

The programme runs for 12 weeks.

How much does Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician cost?

Tuition is CAD 7,300 per year for local students.

Can Cert in Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Olds College.

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