Heavy Duty 

Equipment Technician

Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians are behind-the-scenes experts. They are incredibly versatile and resourceful, as they work with a wide range of equipment, making sure everything runs safely. 

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Mechanic

As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, you’ll spend each day working on a range of tasks that test your analytical and mechanical skills.  

You’ll use your systematic approach to repair and maintain equipment used in a wide range of industries, from transportation to forestry, manufacturing, farming, mining and construction. This includes graders, loaders, shovels, tractors, forklifts, and more.  

What You'll Learn

  • How to adjust equipment and attach components
  • How to test and inspect heavy equipment for faults and malfunctions
  • How to repair and replace defective parts, components and systems
  • How to clean, lubricate and maintain heavy equipment and attachments 

Key Job Skills

  • Repair and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and monitoring
  • Coordination
  • Machine servicing
  • Knowledge of machine systems 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 28 weeks over 4 years
Work-Based Training
6330 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Coordinated Resourceful Systematic

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized (2024) Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

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Program and Exam Updates

  • April 2025: OPSN 2025 005 (Launch of HMT Common Core Level 2 and Level 3 SLEs)

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.