Diesel Engine Mechanic
Trade Description:
Diesel engine mechanics diagnose, service, adjust, overhaul and maintain and test diesel engines and related equipment and components as well as related electrical and electronic systems. Much of the heavy equipment used in the construction, transportation and farming industries, such as bulldozers, cranes and tractors are powered by diesel.
Diesel engine mechanics either work in the field or in specialized repair and overhaul shops.
Trade Regulation | |
Provincial Occupational Analysis |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
3 | 1,800 | 9-7-6 | RRC-CN |
Training Standards:
Level One | Level Chart |
Level Two | Profile Chart |
Level Three | POA Subtask to Unit Comparison |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience | Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
4.5 | 8,100 | No |
Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR) |
Designated Trainers:
Work Experience Form |