Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicians work on industrial and construction vehicles, such as mining trucks and bulldozers; on heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, materials handling, landscaping, and land clearing; as well as on buses and large trucks.
Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicians overhaul, repair and service equipment such as graders, loaders, shovels, tractors, trucks, forklifts, drills, and wheeled and tracked vehicles. Working from manufacturers' specifications, they identify and repair problems in structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems.
The following trades begin with common Level 1 training, and may share other Levels as well: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET), Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM), Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM), and Transport Trailer Technician (TTT). Refer to this trade’s ‘Program Profile’ via SkilledTradesBC for specific details.
Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
Recommendations
The following education is recommended: Grade 10 equivalent (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.
The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with Level 1 taking ten weeks (300 hours) to complete. Levels 2 through 4 take eight weeks (240 hours), six weeks (180 hours), and five weeks (150 hours), respectively. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,330 hours of work-based training.
A Heavy Mechanical Foundation program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Apprenticeship Level 2, after 36 weeks of training.
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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Nov 18 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Nov 18 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Tech (Specialty new program) | |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 06 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Tech (Specialty new program) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical - Heavy Duty Mechanics | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 20 2025–Feb 21 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized) | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 04 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 10 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 10 2025–Mar 20 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 25 2025–Mar 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 03 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 04 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Mar 10 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Mar 10 2025–Apr 18 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 24 2025–May 02 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 05 2023–Oct 13 2023 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | May 29 2023–Jun 23 2023 | Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Lv 4 - HDTA |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Nov 18 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Nov 18 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Tech (Specialty new program) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 06 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Tech (Specialty new program) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical - Heavy Duty Mechanics | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 20 2025–Feb 21 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 04 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 10 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 10 2025–Mar 20 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 25 2025–Mar 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 03 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 04 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Mar 10 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Mar 10 2025–Apr 18 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 24 2025–May 02 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Lv 4 - HDTA |