Parts Technician

Trades & Technology

Training:
Red Deer College offers the Parts Technician program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students.
Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of a Parts Technician in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice.

Learn:
The term of apprenticeship for Parts Technician is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training for each year, 6 weeks of technical training in the first and third years and 8 weeks of technical training in the second year.

Employment Opportunities:
Parts Technicians are employed by wholesale and retail businesses and warehouse distributors that deal with all types of parts. Apprentice parts technicians may begin working as stock or receiving clerks or drivers. As they become acquainted with the different parts and their applications and the stockroom system, they can be promoted to parts counter positions.

Continue Your Learning:
If you have a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.