Certificate in Agricultural and Heavy Equipment
Olds, Canada
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 9,464 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per term for international student I 3,562 CAD for for domestic student
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Introduction
Start your career in agriculture and heavy equipment repair and get your hands on the newest and largest industry equipment in this one-year program. Learning from experienced, Journeyperson certified, industry-trained instructors, you will receive hands-on education with exposure to an extensive workshop and tool room.
This comprehensive program will give you a thorough understanding of engines, hydraulics, braking, electrical, starting, charging, fuel systems, and more. Our classrooms are discipline-specific (i.e. motor lab, machinery lab) with a small student-to-instructor ratio and personal workbenches.
Apprenticeship
Certificate graduates who meet the academic requirements are eligible to write the First Period or Second Period Apprenticeship exam in either the Agricultural or Heavy Equipment programs. Should you attend the second year and receive your diploma in Agricultural or Heavy Equipment you then have the option of writing Apprenticeship exams for Full-Technical Accreditation for your specific trade. Students must have a GPA of 2.3 or higher to be eligible to write their technical exams.
Accreditation
Graduates will finish Occupational Health and Safety and Industry safety standards and procedures in the workplace.
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Curriculum
Term 1
Completed the following:
- TEC1000 - Technician Basics
- TEC1026 - Braking and Trailer Systems
- TEC1100 - Hydraulic and Electrical Basics
- TEC1133 - Agricultural Equipment I
- WLD1167 - Introductory Welding
Term 2
Completed the following:
- TEC1404 - Engine Fundamentals and Systems
- TEC1504 - Engine Service and Repair
- TEC1522 - Starting and Charging Systems
- TEC1604 - Diesel Fuel Systems
- COM1030 - Workplace Professionalism
Career Opportunities
Olds College has a solid reputation for working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnostic and repair technician
- Equipment maintenance and servicing
- Construction companies
- Heavy equipment repair facilities
- Agricultural equipment dealerships
- Parts, sales, and distribution
- Company service representative
- Farm worker/equipment repair