Transport and Heavy Equipment Technology

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 you hands-on learning opportunities with training in the classroom, online and in a shop environment. You 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. You 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. You will also learn about communication and business to prepare you for entry into the workforce as an apprentice and to advance your career into positions such as shop foreperson or service manager. You also have the option to complete a voluntary, work-integrated learning (WIL) component between your second and third semesters where you will have the opportunity to work in industry and become registered as an apprentice. If you meet the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) grade requirements, you will be eligible to challenge the AIT Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) technical training exams. These exams are part of the AIT requirements for completing a HET apprenticeship. If you would like to complete your HET apprenticeship, you will need to become registered as an apprentice and complete the AIT on-the-job training requirements.