Alberta · designated trade
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment
3-Period Apprenticeship ProgramOptional Certification
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment is a designated trade in Alberta. The Tradesecrets page lists a 3-Period Apprenticeship Program. Certification on that page is recorded as Optional Certification.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Outdoor power equipment technicians-recreational equipment technicians repair, service and maintain small gasoline and diesel-powered equipment such as snowmobiles, recreational multi-wheeled utility vehicles, inboard and outboard motors, jet drives in boats and personal watercraft.
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Apprenticeship Education Program
Credential
- Certificate
Certification
- Journeyperson Certificate
Program Requirements
- 3 periods (levels)
- Period 1:
- 1000 hours work experience
- 6 weeks classroom instruction
- Period 2 and 3:
- 1000 hours work experience per period
- 8 weeks classroom instruction per period
- All periods:
- Theory exam required
- Each period designed to take ~1 year
- Up to 18 months allowed between each requirement
Classroom Instruction
- 6 weeks in period 1
- 8 weeks in period 2 and 3
- Classroom instruction for this apprenticeship program is currently suspended.
- Information about this suspension and how you can continue to progress in your apprenticeship is available here. Information about this suspension and how you can continue to progress in your apprenticeship is available here
- Entrance requirements:
- English 10-2, Math 10-3, and Science 10
- or GED/CAEC
- or Entrance Exam
On-the-Job Instruction
- 1000 hours in all periods
- Sponsorship agreement required to earn hours.
- Must be completed with a qualified mentor.
- Demonstrate competence in activities outlined in the record book to receive credit.
Exams
- Theory exam required to complete each period
High School Credit
- Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
- Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
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Trades Qualifier Program
Work Experience Program
- Complete 54 months and 4500 hours of verifiable Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment work experience.
- Pass a theory exam.
- Provide an Employer Declaration Letter (EDL). Employer Declaration Letter (EDL)
Recognized Credentials Program
- Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
- Pass a theory exam.
Employment in the Trade
Restricted Activities
- Specific tasks and function within the trade may only be performed by authorized individuals.
- Restricted Activities List - Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment
- Restricted Activities Info Sheet
- Board Order
Authorized Individuals
- To perform restricted activities, you must be:
- Who can work in a designated trade?
- Classes of Individuals - Outdoor Power Equipment Technician - Recreational Equipment
Recognized Credentials
- If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside of Alberta, you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade in Alberta.
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