Agricultural Equipment Technician

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An agricultural equipment technician is certified to service, repair, assemble and maintain any agricultural equipment and attachments used for farming operations. To become an agricultural equipment technician, you must possess a wide range of skilled technical abilities related to the repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment used in farming operations.

Agricultural equipment technicians are employed by farm machine retail and service shops.

Trade By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Assiniboine College (All Levels)
  • Red River College Polytechnic (Level 1 only)

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
5
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

2019 Technical Training Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required

Red Seal Exam Information

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Garden Valley Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program

    • R. D. Parker Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program

    • Swan Valley Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic - Certificate Program

    • University College of the North - The Pas

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Mechanics Program

    • University College of the North - Norway House

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Mechanics Program

    • University College of the North - Swan River, Swan Valley

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Heavy Duty Mechanics Program