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Diploma of Agricultural and Heavy Equipment

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

  • Olds, Canada
  • 1, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology campus

About the program

A diploma that adds a second year to the Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Agricultural and Heavy Equipment to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Builds on the certificate year. Term 1 covers hydraulics II
  • Electrical and electronic diagnostics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Diagnostic and repair technician
  • Equipment maintenance and servicing
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Agricultural equipment dealerships
  • Parts sales and distribution
  • Company service representative
  • Farm worker equipment repair
  • Construction companies

Curriculum

  • Builds on the certificate year. Term 1 covers hydraulics II
  • Electrical and electronic diagnostics
  • Off-road systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Hydraulics III and workplace communication. Term 2 covers hydraulic shift transmissions
  • Steering and suspension plus major-specific courses in agricultural or heavy equipment. No work term is listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent) with 50% in English Language Arts 30-1/30-2
  • Math 20-1/20-2 and programme-specific science subjects
  • Veterinary Technology needs 65% in English
  • Math 30
  • Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 plus 40 hours of job shadowing. English proficiency required
  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent): e.g. Agricultural Management 50% English 30-1/30-2
  • 55% Math 20-1/20-2
  • 50% in two of Biology/Chemistry/Science 20
  • Business Management 50% English
  • Math 20
  • Veterinary Technology 65% in English 30
  • Math 30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30 plus 40 hours of job shadowing (competitive
  • Typically 80%+).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (or equivalent) with subject requirements per programme, Alternate Admission option on several programme pages, Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Diploma follows the certificate.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 55
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start (no deadline published). Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
  2. English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,900, $20,280 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit$40,348 CAD

Program details

CampusOlds Campus
Faculty or schoolTrades & Apprenticeship
DepartmentAgricultural and Heavy Equipment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60,30
Study paceFull Time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1, 2 years.