Apprenticeship

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician

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You want to be an outdoor power equipment technician. You want to learn how to repair, service and maintain small gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, such as generators, mowers, golf carts, chain saws, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard motors, and personal watercraft.

But you need to learn more, like how to use test devices to diagnose and isolate mechanical faults, or how to inspect electrical system parts using hand tools and specialized equipment.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Technician program has 2 specializations – Power Equipment Technician or Recreational Equipment Technician.

Here are some of the other subjects covered in the Outdoor Power Equipment Technician apprenticeship at NAIT:

-reviewing and interpreting work orders and technical manuals

-inspecting and testing engine, motors, and mechanical components using test devices to diagnose and isolate faults

Quick Facts

Credential: Journeyman Certificate

Hands-on and expert-led apprenticeship and industry training for skilled trades and technology professionals.

Campus: Patricia

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Patricia Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Options:

Both On-Campus and Virtual - Some of your coursework will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.

Periods: 3

Apprenticeship is a method of gaining the expertise needed to become a skilled tradesperson. This is done through a combination of on-the-job experience and classroom training.

Most apprenticeship programs are 3-4 periods in length, with an average of 8 weeks for each training period. In addition, there are specific allotments of on-the-job training hours associated with each period, so most apprentices complete 1 period per calendar year.

Hands-on, industry-relevant training

If you like working with your hands doing precise work and problem solving, then you will enjoy working as an outdoor power equipment technician.

Outdoor power equipment technicians – whether you choose the power equipment or recreational equipment specialization in your 3rd year (see below) – work mostly indoors in shops or fully equipped service centres. Some technicians may work outdoors or need to travel to make service calls. Some recreational equipment technician employment may be seasonal, depending on the recreational equipment.

Training at NAIT

The Outdoor Power Equipment Technician apprenticeship term is:

3 years (three 12-month periods)
minimum 1000 hours on-the-job training each year
6-8 weeks of technical training each year

Enter the workforce with confidence

As an outdoor power equipment technician – for both the power equipment and recreational equipment specialization – you will be employed in both the private and public sectors in different industries that use specialized equipment. Some employers include equipment distributors, retailers, rental companies, construction companies, landscaping maintenance and builders, golf courses, parks and recreation, forestry companies and original equipment manufacturers.

Experienced journeyperson technicians can advance to supervisor or service manager positions, or you can become self-employed or start your own business.

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Periods

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and fee amounts below are estimates based on current academic year’s rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities. Students who take all of their courses online are exempt from U-Pass, Health & Dental, and Recreation & Athletics fees. All fees are subject to change. Please refer to the tuition and fees page for more detailed information.

View the technical equipment requirements (PDF)

Scholarships & Awards

How to Apply

Complete an apprenticeship application & contract form

Effective November 1, 2014, you must fillout the application located on the MyTradesecrets website for Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board staff to determine if you are eligible for status as an indentured apprentice.

Dates & Deadlines

Once you are an indentured apprentice, you can review the availability and start and end dates of the program you are interested in. Log into your MyTradesecrets profile and do a search under the Class Registration section. Then you can determine the schedule that best fits your needs.

We recommend submitting your program application at least 90 days before the application deadline.

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Apply to the program with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application process. Please note, processing time may vary for applicants, so we recommend starting early.

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Want to learn more about this program?

Thank you for your interest! We want to get you in contact with the right person to answer your questions.

Please contact the Student Service Centre for general inquiries such as:

Student application support
Program entrance requirements, tuition & fees, and how to apply
Program admissions process
Enrolment support
Student funding options
Fee and refund inquiries
General program and course withdrawal procedures
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Contact Student Service Centre

Please fill out the form below if you have any program-specific questions relating to:

Program details
Work-integrated learning and cooperative education
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Program and course withdrawal

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