How to Become an Agricultural Equipment Technician in Alberta
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Agricultural equipment technician is a voluntary trade in Alberta. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you do not have to be certified if you are self-employed or work for an employer who is satisfied that you have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/agricultural-equi..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 48 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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Apprentices must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train apprentices.
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“Apprentices must find suitable employers who are willing to hire and train apprentices.”
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You apply to become a registered apprentice once you meet the registration eligibility requirements.
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“Before you apply to become a registered apprentice, make sure you are eligible.”
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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must meet the entrance requirements, which include specific high school courses or alternatives such as an entrance exam.
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“Before you enroll in classes as a registered apprentice, you'll need to meet the entrance requirements.”
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Complete the four-year apprenticeship with on-the-job training hours and classroom instruction each year.
Time: 4 yearsTime source
“The term of apprenticeship in Alberta is 4 years (four 12-month periods) that include a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in each year.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/agricultural-equi...Source
“The term of apprenticeship in Alberta is 4 years (four 12-month periods) that include a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in each year.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/agricultural-equi...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 1 step without a listed fee
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Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0322
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Complete 72 months and 9360 hours of verifiable Agriculture Equipment Technician work experience.
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“Complete 72 months and 9360 hours of verifiable Agriculture Equipment Technician work experience.”
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Provide an Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).
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“Provide an Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0322
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- PLA entrance exam fee: $150 (for applicants who do not meet the educational requirements)
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“Take this if you don't meet the educational requirements, to show you're ready to attend apprenticeship classes. - There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - Prior Learning Assessment Fee: $150 (each period, for Agricultural Equipment Technician periods 1,2,3,4)
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“Agricultural Equipment Technician | 1,2,3,4 | $150.00 each | n/a”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - PLA - Entrance Exam: $150
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“There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear...
Requirements
Education
Before enrolling in classroom instruction, apprentices must meet entrance requirements that include specific high school courses.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit...
Experience
Applicants to the Work Experience Program must complete 72 months and 9360 hours of verifiable work experience in the trade.
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“Complete 72 months and 9360 hours of verifiable Agriculture Equipment Technician work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0322
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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PLA entrance exam
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“PLA entrance exam: If you pass, you can start apprenticeship classes without the required high school courses when you register as an apprentice.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $23.50 | $42.00 | $65.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $23.87 | $37.12 | $55.00 | — |
Agricultural equipment technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare agricultural equipment technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Agricultural Equipment Technician: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/agricultural-equi... · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Agricultural Equipment Technician tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0322 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Prior Learning Assessments tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an agricultural equipment technician in Alberta?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
PLA entrance exam.
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