Harmonization of apprenticeship training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Truck and Transport Mechanic.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours during Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Not applicable Routine Trade Activities in context Routine Trade Activities in context Routine Trade Activities in context
Not applicable Hybrid Vehicles in context Hybrid Vehicles in context  
Not applicable Electric Vehicles (EV) in context Electric Vehicles (EV) in context  
Safety-Related Functions
  • Maintains safe work environment
  • Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.03 Implements specific safety protocols for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV)
 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand, power, measuring, testing, and diagnostic tools
  • 2.02 Uses shop equipment
  • 2.03 Uses hoisting, lifting and staging equipment
  • 2.04 Uses welding and cutting equipment
  • 2.05 Uses electronic devices and systems for diagnostics and programming
 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Routine Trade Activities
  • 3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials
  • 3.02 Maintains fluids, lubricants, and coolants
  • 3.03 Services hoses, tubing, and fittings
  • 3.04 Services filters
  • 3.05 Services bearings, bushing and seals
  • 3.06 Uses fasteners, sealing devices, adhesives and gaskets
 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Communication Techniques
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
 Not applicable Not applicable Mentoring Techniques
  • 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Not applicable Base Engine
  • 5.01 Services base engine
  • 5.02 Diagnoses base engine
  • 5.03 Repairs base engine
 Base Engine
  • 5.01 Services base engine
  • 5.02 Diagnoses base engine
  • 5.03 Repairs base engine
 Not applicable
Not applicable Lubrication System
  • 6.01 Services lubrication systems
  • 6.02 Diagnoses lubrication systems
  • 6.03 Repairs lubrication systems
 Lubrication System
  • 6.01 Services lubrication systems
  • 6.02 Diagnoses lubrication systems
  • 6.03 Repairs lubrication systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Intake Systems
  • 7.01 Services intake systems
  • 7.02 Diagnoses intake systems
  • 7.03 Repairs intake systems
 Intake Systems
  • 7.01 Services intake systems
  • 7.02 Diagnoses intake systems
  • 7.03 Repairs intake systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Exhaust Systems
  • 8.01 Services exhaust systems
  • 8.02 Diagnoses exhaust systems
  • 8.03 Repairs exhaust systems
 Exhaust Systems
  • 8.01 Services exhaust systems
  • 8.02 Diagnoses exhaust systems
  • 8.03 Repairs exhaust systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Engine Management Systems
  • 9.01 Services engine management systems
  • 9.02 Diagnoses engine management systems
  • 9.03 Repairs engine management systems
 Engine Management Systems
  • 9.01 Services engine management systems
  • 9.02 Diagnoses engine management systems
  • 9.03 Repairs engine management systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Fuel Delivery System
  • 10.01 Services fuel delivery systems
  • 10.02 Diagnoses fuel delivery systems
  • 10.03 Repairs fuel delivery systems
 Fuel Delivery System
  • 10.01 Services fuel delivery systems
  • 10.02 Diagnoses fuel delivery systems
  • 10.03 Repairs fuel delivery systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Engine Retarder Systems
  • 11.01 Services engine retarder systems
  • 11.02 Diagnoses engine retarder systems
  • 11.03 Repairs engine retarder systems
 Engine Retarder Systems
  • 11.01 Services engine retarder systems
  • 11.02 Diagnoses engine retarder systems
  • 11.03 Repairs engine retarder systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Cooling System
  • 12.01 Services cooling system
  • 12.02 Diagnoses cooling system
  • 12.03 Repairs cooling system
 Cooling System
  • 12.01 Services cooling system
  • 12.02 Diagnoses cooling system
  • 12.03 Repairs cooling system
 Not applicable
Air Systems
  • 13.01 Services air systems
  • 13.02 Diagnoses air systems
  • 13.03 Repairs air systems
 Not applicable Not applicable Air Systems
  • 13.01 Services air systems
  • 13.02 Diagnoses air systems
  • 13.03 Repairs air systems
Brake Systems
  • 14.01 Services brake systems
  • 14.02 Diagnoses brake systems
  • 14.03 Repairs brake systems
 Not applicable Not applicable Brake Systems
  • 14.01 Services brake systems
  • 14.02 Diagnoses brake systems
  • 14.03 Repairs brake systems
Battery systems
  • 15.01 Services battery systems
  • 15.02 Diagnoses battery systems
  • 15.03 Repairs battery systems
 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Charging Systems
  • 16.01 Services charging systems
  • 16.02 Diagnoses charging systems
  • 16.03 Repairs charging systems
 Charging Systems
  • 16.01 Services charging systems
  • 16.02 Diagnoses charging systems
  • 16.03 Repairs charging systems
 Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Spark Ignition Systems
  • 17.01 Services spark ignition systems
  • 17.02 Diagnoses spark ignition systems
  • 17.03 Repairs spark ignition systems
 Not applicable
Starting Systems
  • 18.01 Services starting systems
  • 18.02 Diagnoses starting systems
  • 18.03 Repairs starting systems
 Starting Systems
  • 18.01 Services starting systems
  • 18.02 Diagnoses starting systems
  • 18.03 Repairs starting systems
 Not applicable Not applicable
Electrical Components and Accessories
  • 19.01 Services electrical components and accessories
  • 19.02 Diagnoses electrical components and accessories
  • 19.03 Repairs electrical components and accessories
 Electrical Components and Accessories
  • 19.01 Services electrical components and accessories
  • 19.02 Diagnoses electrical components and accessories
  • 19.03 Repairs electrical components and accessories
 Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Vehicle Management Systems and Electronic Components
  • 20.01 Services vehicle management systems and electronic components
  • 20.02 Diagnoses vehicle management systems and electronic components
  • 20.03 Repairs vehicle management systems and electronic components
 Vehicle Management Systems and Electronic Components
  • 20.01 Services vehicle management systems and electronic components
  • 20.02 Diagnoses vehicle management systems and electronic components
  • 20.03 Repairs vehicle management systems and electronic components
 Not applicable
Not applicable Clutches
  • 21.01 Services clutches
  • 21.02 Diagnoses clutches
  • 21.03 Repairs clutches
 Clutches
  • 21.01 Services clutches
  • 21.02 Diagnoses clutches
  • 21.03 Repairs clutches
 Not applicable
Not applicable Manual Transmission and Transfer Cases
  • 22.01 Services manual transmission and transfer cases
  • 22.02 Diagnoses manual transmission and transfer cases
  • 22.03 Repairs manual transmission and transfer cases
 Manual Transmission and Transfer Cases
  • 22.01 Services manual transmission and transfer cases
  • 22.02 Diagnoses manual transmission and transfer cases
  • 22.03 Repairs manual transmission and transfer cases
 Not applicable
Not applicable Automatic Transmissions
  • 23.01 Services automatic transmissions
  • 23.02 Diagnoses automatic transmissions
  • 23.03 Repairs automatic transmissions
 Automatic Transmissions
  • 23.01 Services automatic transmissions
  • 23.02 Diagnoses automatic transmissions
  • 23.03 Repairs automatic transmissions
 Not applicable
Not applicable Automated Transmissions
  • 24.01 Services automated transmissions
  • 24.02 Diagnoses automated transmissions
  • 24.03 Repairs automated transmissions
 Automated Transmissions
  • 24.01 Services automated transmissions
  • 24.02 Diagnoses automated transmissions
  • 24.03 Repairs automated transmissions
 Not applicable
Not applicable Driveline Systems
  • 25.01 Services driveline systems
  • 25.02 Diagnoses driveline systems
  • 25.03 Repairs driveline systems
 Driveline Systems
  • 25.01 Services driveline systems
  • 25.02 Diagnoses driveline systems
  • 25.03 Repairs driveline systems
 Not applicable
Not applicable Drive axle assemblies
  • 26.01 Services drive axle assemblies
  • 26.02 Diagnoses drive axle assemblies
  • 26.03 Repairs drive axle assemblies
 Drive axle assemblies
  • 26.02 Diagnoses drive axle assemblies
  • 26.03 Repairs drive axle assemblies
 Not applicable
Not applicable Drive Train Retarders
  • 27.01 Services drive train retarders
  • 27.02 Diagnoses drive train retarders
  • 27.03 Repairs drive train retarders
 Drive Train Retarders
  • 27.01 Services drive train retarders
  • 27.02 Diagnoses drive train retarders
  • 27.03 Repairs drive train retarders
 Not applicable
Steering Systems
  • 28.01 Services steering systems
  • 28.02 Diagnoses steering systems
  • 28.03 Repairs steering systems
 Not applicable Not applicable Steering Systems
  • 28.01 Services steering systems
  • 28.02 Diagnoses steering
  • 28.03 Repairs steering systems
Chassis/Frames
  • 29.01 Services, chassis/frames
  • 29.02 Diagnoses chassis/frames
  • 29.03 Repairs chassis/frames
 Not applicable Not applicable Chassis/Frames
  • 29.01 Services, chassis/frames
  • 29.02 Diagnoses chassis/frames
  • 29.03 Repairs chassis/frames
Suspensions
  • 30.01 Services suspensions
  • 30.02 Diagnoses suspensions
  • 30.03 Repairs suspensions
 Not applicable Not applicable Suspensions
  • 30.01 Services suspensions
  • 30.02 Diagnoses suspensions
  • 30.03 Repairs suspensions
Hitches and Couplers
  • 31.01 Services hitches and couplers
  • 31.02 Diagnoses hitches and couplers
  • 31.03 Repairs hitches and couplers
 Not applicable Not applicable Hitches and Couplers
  • 31.01 Services hitches and couplers
  • 31.02 Diagnoses hitches and couplers
  • 31.03 Repairs hitches and couplers
Tires, Wheels and Hubs
  • 32.01 Services tires wheels and hubs
  • 32.02 Diagnoses tires, wheels and hubs
  • 32.03 Repairs tires, wheels and hubs
 Not applicable Not applicable Tires, Wheels and Hubs
  • 32.01 Services tires wheels and hubs
  • 32.02 Diagnoses tires, wheels and hubs
  • 32.03 Repairs tires, wheels and hubs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Interior Cab Components
  • 33.01 Services interior cab components
  • 33.02 Diagnoses interior cab components
  • 33.03 Repairs interior cab components.
Exterior Cab Components
  • 34.01 Services exterior cab components
  • 34.02 Diagnoses exterior cab components
  • 34.03 Repairs exterior cab components
 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Trailer Components and Accessories
  • 35.01 Services trailer components and accessories
  • 35.02 Diagnoses trailer components and accessories
  • 35.03 Repairs trailer components and accessories
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Heating and Refrigeration Systems
  • 36.01 Services heating and refrigeration systems
  • 36.02 Diagnoses heating and refrigeration systems
  • 36.03 Repairs heating and refrigeration systems
Heating and Ventilation Systems
  • 37.01 Services heating and ventilation systems
  • 37.02 Diagnoses heating and ventilation systems
  • 37.03 Repairs, heating and ventilation systems
 Not applicable Heating and Ventilation Systems
  • 37.01 Services heating and ventilation systems
  • 37.02 Diagnoses heating and ventilation systems
  • 37.03 Repairs, heating and ventilation systems
 Not applicable
Air Conditioning Systems
  • 38.01 Services air conditioning systems
  • 38.02 Diagnoses air conditioning systems
  • 38.03 Repairs air conditioning systems
 Not applicable Air Conditioning Systems
  • 38.01 Services air conditioning systems
  • 38.02 Diagnoses air conditioning systems
  • 38.03 Repairs air conditioning systems
 Not applicable
Hydraulic Systems
  • 39.01 Services hydraulic systems
  • 39.02 Diagnoses hydraulic systems
  • 39.03 Repairs hydraulic systems
 Not applicable Not applicable Hydraulic Systems
  • 39.01 Services hydraulic systems
  • 39.02 Diagnoses hydraulic systems
  • 39.03 Repairs hydraulic systems
Hybrid Vehicles
  • 40.01 Services hybrid vehicles
  • 40.02 Diagnoses hybrid vehicle
  • 40.03 Repairs hybrid vehicles
 Not applicable Not applicable Hybrid Vehicles
  • 40.01 Services hybrid vehicles
  • 40.02 Diagnoses hybrid vehicle
  • 40.03 Repairs hybrid vehicles
Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • 41.01 Services electric vehicles (EV)
  • 41.02 Diagnoses electric vehicles (EV)
  • 41.03 Repairs electric vehicles (EV)
 Not applicable Not applicable Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • 41.01 Services electric vehicles (EV)
  • 41.02 Diagnoses electric vehicles (EV)
  • 41.03 Repairs electric vehicles (EV)