Transport Trailer Technician
A transport trailer technician is certified to service, repair, assemble and maintain transport trailers used to carry commercial or non-commercial goods as registered under The Highway Traffic Act. They work on all parts and systems of a transport trailer, including framework, body work, suspension, brakes, wheels, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and heating.
Transport trailer technicians are employed by fleet repair shops, trailer dealerships and general and specialized repair shops.
Apprenticeship Overview
Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
- Assiniboine College (Level 1 only)
- Red River College Polytechnic (All Levels)
1
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Training Standards
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
4.5
Years of Experience
Years of Experience
8,100
Hours Required
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
Additional Practical Exam Required
Red Seal Exam Information
- Red Seal Exam Breakdown
- Sample Exams
- Types of Exam Questions
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide
- Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
- Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide
