Students will learn the fundamental technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes to begin work as an apprentice diagnostic and repair technician within the outdoor power equipment trade. Students will use practical shop facilities to gain competence in a range of service operations. Customer relations skills are emphasized. Skills are developed through hands-on shop experience and other activities. Credit will be given for past experience if students can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
The program is offered Monday through Friday and will commence with the Citation once a year at the beginning of February. The Citation program will be completed in a period of 22 weeks and includes a two week work experience component. Students who complete the Foundation Trades Training (Citation) are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training.
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
Upon completion of the Citation, the student may continue towards a Certificate by completing a further three one month blocks of training which may be taken consecutively or over a number of years. These additional courses will also apply to Levels 2, 3, and 4 of ITA’s apprenticeship program. Completion of the Certificate program will prepare the student to write the ITA final exam, which, along with the required hours of work in the trade, is needed to obtain journey person status in the Outdoor Power equipment trade.
These courses will be offered Monday through Friday and will commence late September (Level 1), late October (Level 2), late November (Level 3) and early January (Level 4).
For further information you can also visit the Trades website at www.kwantlen.ca/trades
The outdoor power equipment industry has an ongoing need for skilled and suitably qualified repair technicians. Employment opportunities may be found with franchise dealers, independent service shops, equipment rental firms, golf courses and authorized service depots.