Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

4th Period Apprentice

2nd Period Apprentice

3rd Period Apprentice

Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

Major internal engine repairs or overhaul

Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Air conditioning system

Fuel injection system

Engine control system

Lubrication system

Cooling system

Exhaust system

Additional Skills

Keep maintenance reports and documentation

Welding experience

Perform repair work on heavy trucks

Attach components and adjust new farm equipment

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts

Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work

Service attachments and working tools

Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications

Powered Equipment Repair Specialization

Pumps

Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Electric generators

Compressors

Cable-operated working attachments

Telescopic ladder

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

Outdoors

Noisy

Hot

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Sound discrimination

Standing for extended periods

Overtime required

Work Location Information

On-site customer service

In shop

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering

Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering

Power take-offs

Off-road vehicle tires and wheels

Mechanical transmissions

Hydraulic transmissions

Highway vehicle tires and wheels

Drive trains and final drives

Differentials

Brake system

Personal Suitability

Flexibility

Accurate

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Dependability

Judgement

Reliability

Health benefits

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Paramedical services coverage