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Transport Trailer Technician
Trade Description:
A transport trailer technician is certified to service, repair, assemble and maintain transport trailers used to carry commercial or non-commercial goods as registered under The Highway Traffic Act. They work on all parts and systems of a transport trailer, including framework, body work, suspension, brakes, wheels, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration and heating.
Transport trailer technicians are employed by fleet repair shops, trailer dealerships and general and specialized repair shops.
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Red Seal Occupational Standard |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
3 | 1,800 | 8-8-8 | RRC Polytech (All Levels) ACC (Level 1 only) |
Training Standards:
2023 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below) | |
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2012 Technical Training Standard | |
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Implementation Schedule
2023/2024 |
2024/2025 |
Level 1 - 2023 Standard |
Level 1 - 2023 Standard |
Level 2 - 2012 Standard |
Level 2 - 2023 Standard |
Level 3 - 2012 Standard | Level 3 - 2023 Standard |
Red Seal Exam Information
Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
Sample Exams | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF) |
Types of Exam Questions | Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience |
Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
4.5 | 8,100 | No |
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Designated Trainers:
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