Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate
Program Office: 403.320.3411 • tradeslc@lethbridgecollege.ca
Tackle the World's Mean Machines
If you’re itching to work on farm equipment, commercial vehicles or heavy machinery, the one-year Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician certificate can get you into a mechanic position in a hurry. This one-year program equips you with the knowledge, experience and hours needed to start working right away and continue on to an apprenticeship.
In just two semesters, you’ll get training on everything you need to know to work on the steel giants of our modern society. Our well-equipped shop facilities have the latest in diagnostic technologies and tools. You’ll test your skills working on a wide range of on and off-road vehicles and farm equipment.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information, click here and select your program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Agricultural & Heavy Equipment Technician certificate. Graduates are able to write their first- and second-period apprenticeship prior learning assessment exams, as well as will be awarded 300 hours for each of those apprenticeship periods.
New students are accepted into the Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician program for the Fall (September) term with a late August program start date.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
Applicants to this program do not require a high school diploma; however, they must satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):
- Grade 11 English
- Grade 11 Math
The following courses or subjects are recommended for the best possible outcome in the Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician program:
- Physics, Chemistry, and Science
- Grade 12 Math and English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| AHM-1124 | Suspension and Brakes | 6 |
| AHM-1126 | Safety and Hand Skills | 3 |
| AHM-1127 | Power Trains | 6 |
| AHM-1129 | Farm and Industrial Equipment | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Term II | ||
| AHM-1130 | Electrical and Electronics | 6 |
| AHM-1131 | Diesel Engines | 6 |
| AHM-1132 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 6 |
| AHM-1135 | Mobile Hydraulics | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Apprenticeship Pathway
Students who have successfully completed Lethbridge College's Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate program can continue to obtain their Journeyman Certification by registering with Apprenticeship Alberta. For more information about Alberta's apprenticeship requirements, click here.
Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to write exams for the first two years of Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician. You'll also be eligible to enter the Alberta Apprenticeship program. No matter which road you take, you'll be ready to begin a career in many diverse fields, including:
- Agricultural Equipment Service
- Construction Equipment Service
- Heavy Equipment Service
- Journeyman Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
- Mining Equipment Service
- Mobile Repair Service
- Oilfield Equipment Service
- Service Manager/Shop Foreman
- Trucking Equipment Service