Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
What can you expect from our program?
If you enjoy maintaining and repairing equipment, you can't get much bigger than the heavy equipment and off-road industry! This program will introduce you to the maintenance of a wide variety of equipment including trucks and trailers, off-road, and earthmoving equipment.
Need more information?
Olds College Admissions
403.556.8281
1.800.661.6537
trades@oldscollege.ca
What will you learn?
Our classrooms are discipline specific (i.e. motor lab, machinery lab) with small student to instructor ratio and personal workbenches. With our experienced industry trained instructors, you will receive an education placing you at the forefront of the technical curve. Our extensive tool room exposes students to a wide range of tooling solutions for better problem solving. Our large workshops comfortably house industry equipment for overhaul projects.
Upon successful completion of the pre-employment program, students who meet the apprenticeship requirements for the trade are eligible to write the first period apprenticeship exam. Please note that there is a fee, payable to Apprenticeship and Industry Training, to write this exam. This fee is in addition to tuition, books and supplies. Canadian Standards Association 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.
Program at a glance
Length of Program:
12 Weeks
Program Intakes:
Dates Vary
Delivery:
Olds Campus
Applications Open:
Oct 1, Feb 1
Tuition & Fees:
$5,400
Credential: Pre-Employment Certificate (plus eligibility to write First Period apprenticeship exam)
Length of Program: 12 Weeks
Method of Delivery: Olds Campus
Program Intakes:
Fall intake: September program start [September – November]
Winter intake: February program start [March 2 - May 22, 2020]
Applications Open:
Fall Intake: October 1 of the Year Prior to Start
Winter Intake: February 1 of the Year Prior to Start
Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified, First Accepted
Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details
- Tuition & Fees: $5,400 / Books & Supplies: $290
*These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. Please note that all fees are best estimates and are subject to change.
What do I need to apply?
Admission Requirements:
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (completed at minimum 3 years of formal education taught entirely in English or provide the results of a recognized English Language Proficiency exam)
- 18 years of age or older upon completion of the program.
- Completion of Grade 11.
- Please refer to tradesecrets.alberta.ca
Academic Upgrading and High School Applicants: Applicants currently in high school or who are completing academic upgrading must submit proof of enrollment and any available interim/midterm marks. Final marks must be submitted within one month following the completion of the course(s) and no later than one month prior to the program start date.
Alternate Admission Option: Alternate Admission status may be offered to applicants who have not or will not complete one of the academic admission requirements. To be considered under Alternate Admission Status, applicants will be asked to provide the following:
- (Required) Transcript(s) showing any completed high school and post-secondary courses
- (Required) Letter of Introduction and Intent, outlining the following:
- Introduce yourself
- Indicate why you wish to enrol in the program
- Elaborate on your career goals
- Detail your experience relevant to this program and the industry
- (Required) A resume of your work history, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, etc. for the last 5 years
- (Optional) Include copies of any tickets and/or certificates you currently hold (e.g.: first aid, safety tickets, etc.)
- (Optional) Letter(s) of reference from current or past employers/coaches/etc. (maximum of two letters)
*Submitting Alternate Admission material does not guarantee admission*
Out of Province Applicants: Please refer to the Provincial Equivalency Chart for course equivalencies.
International Applicants: Olds College welcomes applications from international applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada. Please note, it is still necessary to meet all of the noted admission requirements, including English Language Proficiency. Further information can be found on our website under International Students.