Trades - Apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Red Deer Polytechnic in Red Deer, Canada 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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Last checked September 2026 · Source: rdpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship at Red Deer Polytechnic is a four-year program training students to maintain, repair and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, agriculture and transportation. Each of the four 12-month training periods includes eight weeks of on-campus classroom instruction, delivered Monday to Friday, and a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training. Students must achieve a weighted average of 65%, with no section under 50%, and a minimum grade of 70% on the AIT Provincial Exam for each period. Graduates receive an Advanced Diploma-level Journeyperson Certificate and become eligible for the interprovincial Red Seal endorsement after passing the Red Seal Exam. Experienced Journeypersons may advance to supervisor or service manager roles. Training is delivered on-campus. The program suits students seeking a trade credential in heavy equipment maintenance and repair through combined shop-based and classroom training.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Recommended entry requires English Language Arts 30-2, Mathematics 30-3, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and related CTS courses; minimum entry requires English Language Arts 20-2, Mathematics 20-3 and Science 10. Applicants may also qualify with a pass on all five Canadian GED tests or the AIT entrance exam. Registration is completed online through the MyTradeSecrets (MTS) system, with support from the local Apprenticeship and Industry Training office or the RDP Office of the Registrar.
