Agricultural Equipment Technician
An Ag Technician is certified to service, repair,
assemble and maintain any agricultural equipment and attachments used
for farming operations. This includes equipment for harvesting, material
handling and processing, spraying and irrigation,
seeding, tillage and hay and forage.
What skills/abilities are required?
Good physical condition & agility
Understanding of computerized machinery/mechanical
systems
Strong communication skills
Analytical skills
How long is the apprenticeship program?
Four years consisting of four levels.
Practical and technical training: minimum of 1800
hours per level.
What are the entrance requirements?
High School Apprenticeship Option - begin your
apprenticeship
training in high school. See
High
School
Apprenticeship Program.
General Admission - grade 12 or equivalent high
school.
Trades Qualification - if you are experienced in
the trade but do not hold a Certificate of Qualification,
you may become a certified journeyperson based on years
of proven industry experience and successful completion of
the Red Seal Examination. Contact your regional
apprenticeship office for more information.
