Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
If you enjoy maintaining and repairing equipment, you can't get much bigger than the heavy equipment and off-road industry! Heavy Equipment Technicians typically repair and overhaul engines, mechanical and powershift transmissions, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems on mobile and stationary equipment. This 12 week program will introduce you to the maintenance of a wide variety of equipment including trucks and trailers, off-road, and earthmoving equipment.
Upon successful completion of the pre-employment program, students who meet the apprenticeship requirements for the trade (see www.tradesecrets.org) are eligible to write the first period apprenticeship exam. (There is a fee, payable to Apprenticeship and Industry Training, to write the exam. This fee is in addition to tuition, books and supplies.) CSA approved personal protective equipment is required to complete the practical portion of this program. You may be required to purchase other tools and equipment for your chosen trade.
Course Curriculum Includes:
- Safety, Materials and Tools
- Suspension and Wheels
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Electrical
- Hydraulics
- Airbrakes
- Lockout/Tagout
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
The outline for first period HET is available at
Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age upon completion of the program
- High School Diploma or equivalent OR:
- Mature students will be evaluated on an individual basis and can apply under Alternate Admissions Status (an entrance exam may be required).
Registration Information
Please use the Registration and forms below. Refer to the Program Factsheet for complete Admission Requirements.
Course Location: Olds College Campus, Ag. Mech Building
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Course Dates:
Apr 10 - June 29, 2012
Tuition: $4,350.00 (includes books and student fees)
Additional Fee for First Period apprenticeship exam $150.00 (approximately)
A $500.00 non-refundable tuition deposit is due on acceptance to the program. This deposit is applied toward your tuition fee to secure your placement in the program.
To apply please provide transcripts along with a completed Olds College Application for Admission form in person to Bobby-Joe Rovensky 1-403-556-4610 or 1-800-661-6537 ext 4610 or via fax 1-403-556-4711
