Heavy duty equipment technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, adjust, overhaul, maintain, test and verify heavy duty equipment. Heavy duty equipment technicians are employed by companies that operate heavy equipment, heavy equipment dealerships, rental and service companies, construction contractors, forestry companies, mining companies, ski hills and government departments. Technicians can work in the construction, forestry, mining, marine, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping and land clearing industries.

Heavy duty equipment technicians work in many environmental conditions from service shops to remote sites where weather can affect performance of duties. Due to the size and complexity of the equipment, safety is of prime importance. Technicians must be conscious of people, equipment, work area and environment when performing their work. There is risk of injury when working with heavy equipment. Important qualities of the heavy duty equipment technician include mechanical and mathematical skill, computer knowledge, effective communication, working with little or no supervision, working as a team player and to plan and work consecutively. (https://www.red-seal.ca/trades/hd.2t-eng.html)

APPRENTICESHIP TERM: 4 years, 7200 hours (Plan of Training – 2019)
Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Pre-Employment (37 wks)	8 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks
9 weeks**	8 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks
Refer to the Pathways to Certification diagram.**