Comprehensive 8-Month Training for Two In-Demand Mechanical Trades

The Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician Certificate program provides 8 months of specialized training in two high-demand mechanical trades. This program equips students with the foundational skills necessary to work in the heavy equipment and truck & transport industries.

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, you'll learn to work on large mobile equipment used in industries like construction, mining, forestry, and more. You’ll be trained to service equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, loaders, and earthmovers.

As a Truck & Transport Technician, you'll acquire expertise in maintaining and repairing trucks, buses, and highway transport vehicles for companies in transportation, dealerships, garages, and more.

Trade Time & Academic Credit: Expand Your Opportunities

Graduates of the program may be eligible for trade time and academic credit if they find employment in the industry and register as apprentices. This can provide an accelerated path toward achieving full apprenticeship certification. For more details, please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

Career Opportunities: Launch Your Career in High-Demand Fields

Graduates of this program will have the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work with and repair heavy equipment, trucks, buses, and transport vehicles. You’ll be ready to start your career in various sectors, including:

• Equipment Dealerships

• Transportation Companies

• Public Transit Operations

• Service and Rental Companies

• Construction

• Forestry

• Mining

• Oil & Gas

Additionally, career advancement opportunities exist in sales, marketing, and management, providing you with the flexibility to diversify your career as you grow professionally.