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Diploma of Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  • Saskatoon, Canada
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus

About the program

Certificate giving basic training in heavy duty equipment and truck and transport mechanics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Heavy duty equipment technician
  • Truck and transport mechanic
  • Apprenticeship in both trades

Curriculum

  • Trade training in brake systems
  • Electrical basics
  • Diesel engines
  • Environmental control systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Structural components
  • Steering systems and basic tools
  • With theory and shop work
  • Plus trade mathematics
  • Indigenous studies
  • Job skills and a work experience placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Grade 11 with one of the following mathematics
  • Foundations of Math 20
  • Pre-Calculus 20
  • Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 (Modified and General Math credits are not acceptable). English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Duolingo 110
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
  2. first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
  3. the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
  4. 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  5. then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,400 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSaskatoon Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Transportation
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInternational students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.