Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate

A one year certificate in the maintenance and repair of agricultural and heavy machinery, covering diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, electrical and electronic systems, welding fundamentals and diagnostic method.

This certificate is the shared first year for both equipment diplomas offered here, so students can complete it, enter the workforce, and return later to specialise. Equipment technicians are among the most consistently short staffed roles across Alberta agriculture and construction, and the shortage is structural rather than cyclical.

The CIP code recorded for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate is 01.0205, which appears on the trade eligible field of study list. Eligibility for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate under that code carries a timing condition tied to the application date, which should be checked against your own study permit date. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate in writing before you pay a deposit.

Candidates for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate present Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate is recorded at CAD 17,500 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Certificate application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.