Transport Trailer Technician

Transport Trailer Technician

Apprenticeship

AT A GLANCE

Transport truck technicians perform tasks related to sheet metal and frame repair and replacement. These individuals diagnose and service suspension and braking systems, heating and refrigeration units, electrical and hydraulic systems, axles, hubs, tires and wheels, and coupling units. 

Work activities include:

Once certified, a transport trailer technician will be able to:

Note: some tasks overlap with responsibilities of other skilled trades such as refrigeration mechanics, welders, truck body repairers, and heavy duty mechanics

DIESEL ENGINE MECHANIC
ELECTRIC MOTOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
TRUCK AND TRANSPORT MECHANIC

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.

Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:

Other conditions: N/A

Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects

MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT

If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Transport Trailer Technician may be right for you!

ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES

The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).

Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:

WAGES

Below you will find the annual salaries for apprentices and Journey Persons for Transport Trailer Technicians

Minimum for Apprentices

Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook 2013-14

 

$23,920

Average for Journey Persons

Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook 2013-14

$51,450 – $64,050

For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here

TRAINING

Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/

Transport Trailer Technician

Program Length (Minimum Years)

3 years

Level Requirements

Required Hours for each level (L)

L1: 1, 800 hours L2: 1, 800 hours L3: 1, 800 hours

Technical Training/Year (weeks in class)

Y1: 8 weeks Y2: 8 weeks Y3: 8 weeks

Additional Licensing

No

Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required)

Minimum years of experience required

(within last 10 years)

4.5 years

Minimum hours experience required

8, 100 hours

Practical Exam required

No

Compulsory Apprenticeship/Certificate of Qualifications required to work

No

Red Seal Trade available

Yes

ASSOCIATIONS

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