AT A GLANCE
Diesel engine mechanics diagnose, service, adjust, overhaul, and maintain and test diesel engines and related equipment and components as well as related electrical and electronic systems. Much of the heavy equipment used in the construction, transportation, and farming industries, such as bulldozers, cranes, and tractors are powered by diesel.
RELATED CAREERS
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:
- Heavy construction companies
- Railways
- Companies involved in forestry, farming, oil and gas, material handling
- Landscaping/land clearing companies
- Specialized repair and overall shops
Other Conditions: N/A
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then a career as a Diesel Engine Mechanic may be right for you!
- Are you good at problem solving?
- Can you work with mechanical systems?
- Do you like working with your hands?
- Do you like doing detailed, precise work indoors and out?
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
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $22,880 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $45,000 – $50,000 |
Manitoba Prospects 2013 (starting/average) | $45,000 / $50,000 |
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/
Diesel Engine Mechanics | |
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: 9 weeks Y2: 7 weeks Y3: 6 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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