Examination Weightings

Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination Weightings

This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 150 questions.

Truck and Transport Mechanic - Task Matrix and Weightings

Major Work Activity A – Performs common occupational skills 6%

Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 28%
- A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment
- A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- A-1.03 Implements specific safety protocols for hybrid electric vehicles (EV)
Task A-2 Uses and maintains tools and equipment 32%
- A-2.01 Uses hand, power, measuring, testing, and diagnostic tools
- A-2.02 Uses shop equipment
- A-2.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and staging equipment
- A-2.04 Uses welding and cutting equipment
- A-2.05 Uses electronic devices and systems for diagnostics and programming
Task A-3 Performs routine work practices 28%
- A-3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials
- A-3.02 Maintains fluids and lubricants
- A-3.03 Services hoses, tubing and fittings
- A-3.04 Services filters
- A-3.05 Services bearings and seals
- A-3.06 Uses fasteners and sealing devices
Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 12%
- A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques

Major Work Activity B – Services, diagnoses and repairs engines and supporting systems 15%

Task B-5 Services, diagnoses and repairs base engines 15%
- B-5.01 Services base engines
- B-5.02 Diagnoses base engines
- B-5.03 Repairs base engines
Task B-6 Services, diagnoses and repairs lubrication systems 10%
- B-6.01 Services lubrication systems
- B-6.02 Diagnoses lubrication systems
- B-6.03 Repairs lubrication systems
Task B-7 Services, diagnoses and repairs intake systems 13%
- B-7.01 Services intake systems
- B-7.02 Diagnoses intake systems
- B-7.03 Repairs intake systems
Task B-8 Services, diagnoses and repairs exhaust systems 14%
- B-8.01 Services exhaust systems
- B-8.02 Diagnoses exhaust systems
- B-8.03 Repairs exhaust systems
Task B-9 Services, diagnoses and repairs engine management systems 17%
- B-9.01 Services engine management systems
- B-9.02 Diagnoses engine management systems
- B-9.03 Repairs engine management systems
Task B-10 Services, diagnoses and repairs fuel delivery systems 13%
- B-10.01 Services fuel delivery systems
- B-10.02 Diagnoses fuel delivery systems
- B-10.03 Repairs fuel delivery systems
Task B-11 Services, diagnoses and repairs engine retarder systems 8%
- B-11.01 Services engine retarder systems
- B-11.02 Diagnoses engine retarder systems
- B-11.03 Repairs engine retarder systems
Task B-12 Services, diagnoses and repairs cooling systems 10%
- B-12.01 Services cooling systems
- B-12.02 Diagnoses cooling systems
- B-12.03 Repairs cooling systems

Major Work Activity C – Services, diagnoses and repairs air systems and brake systems 13%

Task C-13 Services, diagnoses and repairs air systems 51%
- C-13.01 Services air systems
- C-13.02 Diagnoses air systems
- C-13.03 Repairs air systems
Task C-14 Services, diagnoses and repairs brake systems 49%
- C-14.01 Services brake systems
- C-14.02 Diagnoses brake systems
- C-14.03 Repairs brake systems

Major Work Activity D – Services, diagnoses and repairs electrical and electronic systems 16%

Task D-15 Services, diagnoses and repairs battery systems 13%
- D-15.01 Services battery systems
- D-15.02 Diagnoses battery systems
- D-15.03 Repairs battery systems
Task D-16 Services, diagnoses and repairs charging systems 19%
- D-16.01 Services charging systems
- D-16.02 Diagnoses charging systems
- D-16.03 Repairs charging systems
Task D-17 Services, diagnoses and repairs spark ignition systems 8%
- D-17.01 Services spark ignition systems
- D-17.02 Diagnoses spark ignition systems
- D-17.03 Repairs spark ignition systems
Task D-18 Services, diagnoses and repairs starting systems 19%
- D-18.01 Services starting systems
- D-18.02 Diagnoses starting systems
- D-18.03 Repairs starting systems
Task D-19 Services, diagnoses and repairs electrical components and accessories 21%
- D-19.01 Services electrical components and accessories
- D-19.02 Diagnoses electrical components and accessories
- D-19.03 Repairs electrical components and accessories
Task D-20 Services, diagnoses and repairs vehicle management systems and electronic components 20%
- D-20.01 Services vehicle management systems and electronic components
- D-20.02 Diagnoses vehicle management systems and electronic components
- D-20.03 Repairs vehicle management systems and electronic components

Major Work Activity E – Services, diagnoses and repairs drive trains 12%

Task E-21 Services, diagnoses and repairs clutches 13%
- E-21.01 Services clutches
- E-21.02 Diagnoses clutches
- E-21.03 Repairs clutches
Task E-22 Services, diagnoses and repairs manual transmissions and transfer cases 17%
- E-22.01 Services manual transmissions and transfer cases
- E-22.02 Diagnoses manual transmissions and transfer cases
- E-22.03 Repairs manual transmissions and transfer cases
Task E-23 Services, diagnoses and repairs automatic transmissions 15%
- E-23.01 Services automatic transmissions
- E-23.02 Diagnoses automatic transmissions
- E-23.03 Repairs automatic transmissions
Task E-24 Services, diagnoses and repairs automated transmissions 20%
- E-24.01 Services automated transmissions
- E-24.02 Diagnoses automated transmissions
- E-24.03 Repairs automated transmissions
Task E-25 Services, diagnoses and repairs driveline systems 12%
- E-25.01 Services driveline systems
- E-25.02 Diagnoses driveline systems
- E-25.03 Repairs driveline systems
Task E-26 Services, diagnoses and repairs drive axle assemblies 16%
- E-26.01 Services drive axle assemblies
- E-26.02 Diagnoses drive axle assemblies
- E-26.03 Repairs drive axle assemblies
Task E-27 Services, diagnoses and repairs drive train retarders 7%
- E-27.01 Services drive train retarders
- E-27.02 Diagnoses drive train retarders
- E-27.03 Repairs drive train retarders

Major Work Activity F – Services, diagnoses and repairs steering, chassis/frames, suspensions, tires, wheels and hubs 13%

Task F-28 Services, diagnoses and repairs steering systems 26%
- F-28.01 Services steering systems
- F-28.02 Diagnoses steering systems
- F-28.03 Repairs steering systems
Task F-29 Services, diagnoses and repairs chassis/frames 14%
- F-29.01 Services chassis/frames
- F-29.02 Diagnoses chassis/frames
- F-29.03 Repairs chassis/frames
Task F-30 Services, diagnoses and repairs suspensions 23%
- F-30.01 Services suspensions
- F-30.02 Diagnoses suspensions
- F-30.03 Repairs suspensions
Task F-31 Services, diagnoses and repairs hitches and couplers 15%
- F-31.01 Services hitches and couplers
- F-31.02 Diagnoses hitches and couplers
- F-31.03 Repairs hitches and couplers
Task F-32 Services, diagnoses and repairs tires, wheels and hubs 22%
- F-32.01 Services tires, wheels and hubs
- F-32.02 Diagnoses tires, wheels and hubs
- F-32.03 Repairs tires, wheels and hubs

Major Work Activity G – Services, diagnoses and repairs cabs 4%

Task G-33 Services, diagnoses and repairs interior cab components 56%
- G-33.01 Services interior cab components
- G-33.02 Diagnoses interior cab components
- G-33.03 Repairs interior cab components
Task G-34 Services, diagnoses and repairs exterior cab components 44%
- G-34.01 Services exterior cab components
- G-34.02 Diagnoses exterior cab components
- G-34.03 Repairs exterior cab components

Major Work Activity H – Services, diagnoses and repairs trailers 6%

Task H-35 Services, diagnoses and repairs trailer components and accessories 59%
- H-35.01 Services trailer components and accessories
- H-35.02 Diagnoses trailer components and accessories
- H-35.03 Repairs trailer components and accessories
Task H-36 Services, diagnoses and repairs heating and refrigeration systems 41%
- H-36.01 Services heating and refrigeration systems
- H-36.02 Diagnoses heating and refrigeration systems
- H-36.03 Repairs heating and refrigeration systems

Major Work Activity I – Services, diagnoses and repairs climate control systems 6%

Task I-37 Services, diagnoses and repairs heating and ventilation systems 46%
- I-37.01 Services heating and ventilation systems
- I-37.02 Diagnoses heating and ventilation systems
- I-37.03 Repairs heating and ventilation systems
Task I-38 Services, diagnoses and repairs air conditioning systems 54%
- I-38.01 Services air conditioning systems
- I-38.02 Diagnoses air conditioning systems
- I-38.03 Repairs air conditioning systems

Major Work Activity J – Services, diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems 6%

Task J-39 Services, diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems 100%
- J-39.01 Services hydraulic systems
- J-39.02 Diagnoses hydraulic systems
- J-39.03 Repairs hydraulic systems

Major Work Activity K – Services, diagnoses and repairs hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) 3%

Task K-40 Services, diagnoses and repairs hybrid vehicles 51%
- K-40.01 Services hybrid vehicles
- K-40.02 Diagnoses hybrid vehicles
- K-40.03 Repairs hybrid vehicles
Task K-41 Services, diagnoses and repairs electric vehicles (EV) 49%
- K-41.01 Services electric vehicles (EV)
- K-41.02 Diagnoses electric vehicles (EV)
- K-41.03 Repairs electric vehicles (EV)