Assiniboine's nine-month Heavy Equipment Technician certificate pre-apprenticeship program prepares graduates to service agricultural, heavy equipment and transport trucks. Heavy duty equipment technicians inspect, diagnose, repair, adjust, overhaul, maintain, test and verify heavy duty equipment. Graduates will be ready to take on entry-level roles in industries like construction, agriculture, transport, mining, oil field and forestry, with jobs available as technicians in the farm machinery, truck transport and construction equipment sectors. Due to the size and complexity of the equipment, safety is of prime importance. Technicians must be conscious of the impact on people, equipment, work environment when performing their tasks. There is risk of injury when working with heavy equipment.<br>Program Learning Outcomes <br>Complete work in compliance with provincial and/or national codes, applicable laws, standards and ethical practices in industry. <br>Comply with health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations. <br>Perform basic welding tasks. Identify and safely use a variety of hand tools. Access repair information using service manuals and/or digital resources. <br>Diagnose and repair engines and engine support systems.