Prepare for a career in the field of transport and heavy equipment maintenance and repair with technical training in diagnosing, installing, maintaining, and repairing transport vehicles and off-road heavy equipment. This program will give students hands-on learning opportunities with training in the classroom, online and in a shop environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of modern equipment and diagnostic tools used to work on transport trucks and trailers, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm equipment and other types of off-road equipment.
Students will learn about mechanical, electrical and hydraulics systems, and more, through theory and lab training that aligns with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training course outline for Heavy Equipment Technician. Students will also learn about communication and business to prepare them for entry into the workforce as an apprentice and to advance their career into positions such as shop foreperson or service manager. Students also have the option to complete a voluntary, work-integrated learning (WIL) component between their second and third semesters where they will have the opportunity to work in industry and become registered as an apprentice.
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in light and heavy construction, oil field support, forestry, mining, marine, transportation, public utilities, agriculture or any industry that relies on heavy equipment. Potential positions include:
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| Level | Diploma |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 19020 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 72 |
| PTE | 53 |
| Duolingo | 115 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50%
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