3 Related Skilled Trades for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

The following trades are related to this occupation:

  • Hydraulic / Pneumatic Mechanic

    Industrial Voluntary Certification

    Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

    Training Hours: Complete 7,400 hours of on-the-job training and 600 hours of in-class technical training for this apprenticeship.

    Hydraulic / pneumatic mechanics repair, maintain, and adjust hydraulic units such as hoists, rams, jacks, lifting units, and pumps. These mechanics can work outdoors, in repair shops, in plants, and in other buildings. They maintain air compressors and pneumatic tools such as blow guns, air staplers, spray guns, sandblasters, and air drills.

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  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

    Motive Power Voluntary Certification Certificate of Qualification Exam Red Seal

    Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

    Training Hours: Complete 6,280 hours of on-the-job training and three 8-week in-class technical training sessions for this apprenticeship.

    Heavy duty equipment technicians work with a variety of heavy duty equipment and vehicles, including cranes, graders, tractors, paving equipment, off-road haulers, and earthmovers. They must be able to identify and repair problems in structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems according to specifications. They follow written instructions and blueprints, test repaired equipment, clean and lubricate vehicle […]

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  • Agricultural Equipment Technician

    Motive Power Voluntary Certification Certificate of Qualification Exam Red Seal

    Education Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.

    Training Hours: Complete 6,280 hours of on-the-job training and three 8-week in-class technical training sessions for this apprenticeship.

    Agricultural equipment technicians specialize in repairing and maintaining farm machinery such as tractors, combines, balers, seeders, and mowers. Agricultural equipment varies, so this trade can overlap with welding, refrigeration, auto mechanics, and heavy duty equipment maintenance. Technicians must make sure the equipment they work on meets safety and quality standards.

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