Work with all the latest agricultural machinery as you learn how to repair and overhaul engines, mechanical and power shift transmissions, tractor hydraulic and electrical systems, tillage machinery, and spraying and harvesting equipment.
This four year apprenticeship consists of eight weeks each year of classroom instruction, and a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training. You will learn welding, engine fundamentals, basic electrical and hydraulics skills on agricultural equipment and more in your first two years. To follow, you will be trained in maintenance and repair of spraying equipment, advanced powertrains, off-road power trains, and seeding and precision farming systems.
Accreditation
This is a Red Seal trade. Apprentices who have obtained Journeyperson certification are encouraged to write the national standard exam. The Red Seal, when affixed to a provincial or territorial trade certificate, indicates that a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for the national standard in that trade. The Red Seal endorsement promotes excellence to employers, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility.
This is a designated trade with restricted activities.
There are equivalencies between the Agricultural Equipment Technician (AET) and Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) trades. AET Period 2 is equivalent to HET Period 2 and AET Period 4 is equipment to HET Period 3. Apprentices may choose to pursue their dual trade certification.
Classroom Instruction Intakes:
- Period 1: Oct. 23, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024
- Period 2: Oct. 23, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024
- Period 3: Oct. 23, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024
- Period 4: Oct. 23, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024
Classroom Instruction Enrolment:
2023-2024 classroom instruction registration dates open on May 16, 2023 through your MyTradesecrets account.
Credentials
Apprenticeship (Journeyperson Certification through AIT) and an education credential.