Program Details

Parts Technician School: Red Deer College Degree: Certificate ; Apprenticeship Field of Study: Construction Trades, General Description: Parts Technicians manage and dispense parts inventories, which may include automotive, heavy duty, farm implement, industrial, recreational vehicle, jobbers, plumbing, electrical, etc. Parts Technicians may be responsible for stock handling, warehousing, identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies as well as ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, pricing and selling, depending on business areas. The specific duties a parts technician performs depend upon the size of the wholesale, retail or warehouse distribution business and the types of parts involved. Some businesses specialize in one line of equipment such as a particular line of automotive parts; others stock parts for several makes of machinery as well as a wide variety of hardware supplies. Website: Parts Technician at Red Deer College Length: 4 Year(s) Enrolment #: 16 Careers: 8 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: To enter the Parts Technician apprenticeship program administered by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, applicants must have at least Alberta Grade 10 education (or pass the entrance exam), and find an appropriate employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date January 4, 2010 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.