Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy duty equipment technicians diagnose, repair, adjust, overhaul, maintain, and test mobile heavy duty equipment. They are employed in various industries such as construction, forestry, mining, marine, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping and land clearing.
NOC: 7312
Designation Year: 1963
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Trade title: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, in BC, MB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK
Other titles used in provinces/territories: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (QC), Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road) (YT), Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Off-Road (NT), Heavy Equipment Service Technician (NB), Heavy Equipment Technician (NU), Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road) (AB), Heavy Equipment Technician – Off Road Mechanic (NU)
Occupational Standard for current exams
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.
Job Market Reports
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Sample Questions
Try the sample Heavy Duty Equipment Technician examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Counselling Sheet
Consult the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Exam Counselling Sheet for a breakdown of the Red Seal examination.
Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
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