Harmonization of apprenticeship training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Agricultural Equipment Technician.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Apprenticeship level for technical training
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Trade Specific
 - Routine Work Practices in context Routine Work Practices in context Routine Work Practices in context
 - Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context
Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
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Routine Work Practices
  • A-2.01 Conducts operational tests
  • A-2.02 Maintains fluids, lubricants and coolants
  • A-2.03 Services filters
  • A-2.04 Maintains hoses, tubing and fittings
  • A-2.05 Services bearings, bushings and seals
  • A-2.06 Uses fasteners, sealants, adhesives and gaskets
  • A-2.07 Cleans components
  • A-2.08 Verifies equipment and components repairs
  • A-2.09 Performs failure analysis
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Organizes Work
  • A-3.01 Uses documentation
  • A-3.02 Plans daily tasks
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Tools and Equipment
  • A-4.01 Uses tools and equipment
  • A-4.02 Uses hoisting, lifting and securing equipment
 Tools and Equipment
  • A-4.03 Uses electronic devices and systems for diagnostics and programming
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Communication and Mentoring Techniques
  • A-5.01 Uses communication techniques
  • A-5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
 - - Mentoring Techniques
  • A-5.02 Uses mentoring techniques
- Engine and Engine Support Systems (Diagnoses)
  • B-6.01 Diagnoses base engines
  • B-6.02 Diagnoses lubrication systems
  • B-6.03 Diagnoses cooling systems
  • B-6.04 Diagnoses intake and exhaust systems
  • B-6.05 Diagnoses fuel delivery systems
  • B-6.06 Diagnoses engine management systems
  • B-6.07 Diagnoses emissions control systems
 Engine and Engine Support Systems (Diagnoses)
  • B-6.01 Diagnoses base engines
  • B-6.02 Diagnoses lubrication systems
  • B-6.03 Diagnoses cooling systems
  • B-6.04 Diagnoses intake and exhaust systems
  • B-6.05 Diagnoses fuel delivery systems
  • B-6.06 Diagnoses engine management systems
  • B-6.07 Diagnoses emissions control systems
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- Engine and Engine Support Systems (Repairs)
  • B-7.01 Repairs base engines
  • B-7.02 Repairs lubrication systems
  • B-7.03 Repairs cooling systems
  • B-7.04 Repairs intake and exhaust systems
  • B-7.05 Repairs fuel delivery systems
  • B-7.06 Repairs engine management systems
  • B-7.07 Repairs emissions control systems
 Engine and Engine Support Systems (Repairs)
  • B-7.01 Repairs base engine
  • B-7.02 Repairs lubrication system
  • B-7.03 Repairs cooling systems
  • B-7.04 Repairs intake and exhaust system
  • B-7.05 Repairs fuel delivery system
  • B-7.06 Repairs engine management systems
  • B-7.07 Repairs emissions control systems
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- Drive Train (Diagnoses)
  • C-8.01 Diagnoses dry clutches
  • C-8.02 Diagnoses driveline systems and components
  • C-8.03 Diagnoses wet clutches, transmissions and gear cases
  • C-8.04 Diagnoses differentials and final drives
 Drive Train (Diagnoses)
  • C-8.01 Diagnoses dry clutches
  • C-8.02 Diagnoses driveline systems and components
  • C-8.03 Diagnoses wet clutches, transmissions and gear cases
  • C-8.04 Diagnoses differentials and final drives
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- Drive Train (Repairs)
  • C-9.01 Repairs dry clutches
  • C-9.02 Repairs driveline systems and components
  • C-9.03 Repairs wet clutches, transmissions and gear cases.
  • C-9.04 Repairs differentials and final drives
 Drive Train (Repairs)
  • C-9.01 Repairs dry clutches
  • C-9.02 Repairs driveline systems and components
  • C-9.03 Repairs wet clutches, transmissions and gear cases
  • C-9.04 Repairs differentials and final drives
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Hydraulic, Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Systems (Diagnoses)
  • D-10.02 Diagnoses pneumatic systems
 - - Hydraulic, Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Systems (Diagnoses)
  • D-10.01 Diagnoses hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
Hydraulic, Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Systems (Repairs)
  • D-11.02 Repairs pneumatic systems
 - - Hydraulic, Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Systems (Repairs)
  • D-11.01 Repairs hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
Electrical Power and Control Monitoring Systems (Diagnoses)
  • E-12.01 Diagnoses electrical power and control monitoring systems
 Electrical Power and Control Monitoring Systems (Diagnoses)
  • E-12.02 Diagnoses electronic power and control monitoring systems
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Electrical Power and Control Monitoring Systems (Repairs)
  • E-13.01 Repairs electrical power and control monitoring systems
 Electrical Power and Control Monitoring Systems (Repairs)
  • E-13.02 Repairs electronic power and control monitoring systems
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Steering and Brake Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-14.01 Diagnoses steering systems
  • F-14.02 Diagnoses brake systems
 - - Steering and Brake Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-14.01 Diagnoses steering systems
Steering and Brake Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-14.01 Diagnoses steering systems
  • F-14.02 Diagnoses brake systems
 - - Steering and Brake Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-14.01 Diagnoses steering systems
Steering and Brake Systems (Repairs)
  • F-15.01 Repairs steering systems
  • F-15.02 Repairs brake systems
 - - Steering and Brake Systems (Repairs)
  • F-15.01 Repairs steering systems
Track, Wheel and Suspension Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-16.01 Diagnoses track systems
  • F-16.02 Diagnoses wheel assemblies
  • F-16.03 Diagnoses suspension systems
 - - Track, Wheel and Suspension Systems (Diagnoses)
  • F-16.01 Diagnoses track systems
  • F-16.02 Diagnoses wheel assemblies
  • F-16.03 Diagnoses suspension systems
Track, Wheel and Suspension Systems (Repairs)
  • F-17.01 Repairs track systems
  • F-17.02 Repairs wheel assemblies
  • F-17.03 Repairs suspension systems
 - - Track, Wheel and Suspension Systems (Repairs)
  • F-17.01 Repairs track systems
  • F-17.02 Repairs wheel assemblies
  • F-17.03 Repairs suspension systems
Structural Components (Diagnoses)
  • G-18.01 Diagnoses frame components
  • G-18.02 Verifies condition of operator protective structures
  • G-18.03 Diagnoses equipment body
 - - Structural Components (Diagnoses)
  • G-18.01 Diagnoses frame components
  • G-18.02 Verifies condition of operator protective structures
  • G-18.03 Diagnoses equipment body
Structural Components (Repairs)
  • G-19.01 Repairs frame components
  • G-19.02 Replaces operator protective structures
  • G-19.03 Repairs equipment body
 - - Structural Components (Repairs)
  • G-19.01 Repairs frame components
  • G-19.02 Replaces operator protective structures
  • G-19.03 Repairs equipment body
Climate Control Systems (Diagnoses)
  • G-20.01 Diagnoses heating and ventilation systems
  • G-20.02 Diagnoses air conditioning systems
 - Climate Control Systems (Diagnoses)
  • G-20.01 Diagnoses heating and ventilation systems
  • G-20.02 Diagnoses air conditioning systems
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Climate Control Systems (Repairs)
  • G-21.01 Repairs heating and ventilation systems
  • G-21.02 Repairs air conditioning systems
 - Climate Control Systems (Repairs)
  • G-21.01 Repairs heating and ventilation systems
  • G-21.02 Repairs air conditioning systems
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- Agricultural Equipment (Prepares)
  • H-22.03 Installs precision farming equipment
 - Agricultural Equipment (Prepares)
  • H-22.01 Performs assembly and pre-delivery adjustments on agricultural equipment
  • H-22.02 Performs preparation and installation of agricultural equipment
  • H-22.03 Installs precision farming equipment
- Precision Farming Equipment (Diagnoses) Introduction
  • H-23.01 Diagnoses precision farming equipment on site
  • H-23.02 Diagnoses precision farming equipment remotely
 - Precision Farming Equipment (Diagnoses)
  • H-23.01 Diagnoses precision farming equipment on site
  • H-23.02 Diagnoses precision farming equipment remotely
- - - Precision Farming Equipment (Repairs)
  • H-24.01 Repairs precision farming equipment on site
  • H-24.02 Repairs precision farming equipment remotely
- - - Land Preparation, Tillage and Seeding/Planting Equipment (Diagnoses)
  • H-25.01 Diagnoses land preparation and tillage equipment
  • H-25.02 Diagnoses seeding and planting equipment
- - - Land Preparation, Tillage and Seeding/Planting Equipment (Repairs)
  • H-26.01 Repairs land preparation and tillage equipment
  • H-26.02 Repairs seeding and planting equipment
- - - Harvesting, Hay and Forage Equipment (Diagnoses)
  • H-27.01 Diagnoses cutting, conditioning, gathering and processing equipment
  • H-27.02 Diagnoses delivery equipment
- - - Harvesting, Hay and Forage Equipment (Repairs)
  • H-28.01 Repairs cutting, conditioning, gathering and processing equipment
  • H-28.02 Repairs delivery equipment
- - - Application and Irrigation Equipment (Diagnoses)
  • H-29.01 Diagnoses application equipment
  • H-29.02 Diagnoses irrigation equipment
- - - Application and Irrigation Equipment (Repairs)
  • H-30.01 Repairs application equipment
  • H-30.02 Repairs irrigation equipment