AT A GLANCE
In today’s mechanized world, equipment often wears out, breaks down or becomes damaged. A Partsperson manages and sells an inventory of parts for vehicles, appliances, machinery and equipment. Making available the parts needed to repair or replace these items is an important aspect of the service provided by retail stores, agencies and to-the-trade outlets such as repair shops and parts stores.
Depending on the type and size of outlet you work in as a Partsperson, you can expect to do some or most of the following jobs:
- Receive orders for parts and ensure orders are accurately filled
- Set up and use a parts storage system to receive ordered parts
- Price parts according to a price catalogue
- Provide assistance to those looking for parts
- Sell parts over the counter to tradespeople or the general public
- Order parts and keep track of inventory
CAREER VIDEO(S)
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:
- Dealerships
- Parts shops
- Retail stores
- Service shops
- Tool cribs
- Parts distribution outlets
- Warehouses
- Outside yards (large machine parts)
Other Conditions: standing, reaching, kneeling, and lifting, may need steel-toed shoes and other safety equipment, may work evenings and weekends (retail), may work indoors or outdoors (outside yards)
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Careercruising.com
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then Partsperson could be the occupation for you!
- Do you have an interest in fixing things?
- Do you enjoy helping others solve practical problems related to repairs?
- Can you be precise and accurate in your work?
- Are you a good communicator?
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
| $29,400 – $48,048 |
Minimum/Average for Partsperson Source: Careercruising.com
| Minimum wage – $30/hour Entry level: Minimum wage – $14/hour Senior Level: $30/hour and up Annual: $20,000 – $60,000 (average) |
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/
Partsperson | |
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: 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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