Train for a career repairing, maintaining and overhauling transport vehicles and heavy equipment. A combination of action-based learning in a shop environment and theory courses will prepare you for a career in a number of industries and let you continue your path as a heavy equipment technician apprentice.

This 30-week program has been designed by industry representatives to meet the specific needs of today’s large and diverse heavy equipment industry. After completing the program, you will be a highly trained entry-level tradesperson ready to enter the workforce as a Heavy Equipment Technician apprentice.

As a graduate of the program, you may be credited with up to 600 hours' worth of work experience towards your apprenticeship, as well as the opportunity to write your first and second-period apprenticeship exams.

Is this the right fit for me?

Students who have taken automotive mechanics in high school as well as achieved higher grades in their previous schooling experience greater success in the Diesel Equipment Technician program.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate as a Diesel Equipment Technician.

Career opportunities

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in light and heavy construction, oil field support, forestry, mining, marine, transportation, public utilities, agriculture or any industry that relies on heavy equipment, Potential positions include:

• heavy equipment technician apprentice
• shop foreman
• manufacturer district service representative

• factory quality control inspector
• regional service manager
• fleet maintenance manager

Related careers include:

• technical training instructor
• service manager