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 Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
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SchoolOlds College of Agriculture & Technology
LocationOlds, AB, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 1,363
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length12 Week(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesCompletion of Grade 11. Please refer to the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board Trade Entrance Requirements. Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Cost
International: $19,117

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $20,147.70
Please note that there is a Apprenticeship and Industry Training fee to write the exam in addition to tuition, books and supplies.
Scholarships8 scholarship(s)
DescriptionIntroducing maintenance of a wide variety of equipment including trucks and trailers, off-road, and earthmoving equipment, this program will set you up for entry level positions in the heavy equipment industry. You will learn basic diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of heavy equipment, workplace safety, and gain an understanding of suspensions, wheels, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

With our experienced industry trained instructors, you will receive an education placing you at the forefront of the technical curve with discipline specific labs and extensive tool room. This program is the equivalent to the technical training of first year apprenticeship.

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