Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship training is for people who are currently working in industry and who are sponsored by an employer and registered with SkilledTradesBC. Apprenticeship programs combine work-based training (typically 80-85%) and technical training (15-20%) taken in a classroom and shop setting.

The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.

Many trades, known as the Red Seal trades, have nationally recognized certification standards. The credentials of a certified tradesperson who has successfully earned a Red Seal ticket are recognized across Canada.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Level 1

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Level 2

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Level 3

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Level 4

Additional Information

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Training Schedule

ProgramLevelStartsEndsLength
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician1October 10, 2023December 15, 202310 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician1April 2, 2024 June 7, 202410 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician1October 7, 2024 December 13, 202410 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician2September 5, 2023October 27, 20238 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician2March 25, 2024May 17, 20248 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician2June 17, 2024August 9, 20248 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician2October 21, 2024December 13, 20248 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician2March 31,2025 May 23, 20258 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician3October 30, 2023December 8, 20236 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician3February 5, +2024March 15, 20246 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician3September 3, 2024October 11, 20246 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician3February 10, 2025March 21, 20256 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician4May 23, 2023June 16, 20234 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician4January 2, 2024January 26, 20244 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician4May 27, 2024June 21, 20244 Weeks
*Heavy Duty Equipment Technician4January 6, 2025January 31, 20254 Weeks

 *Projected | All dates subject to change |