How to Become a Truck and Transport Mechanic in Alberta
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Truck and transport mechanic is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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From tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0193, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 2 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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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must meet the entrance requirements, which include specific high school courses, or show you are ready another way such as by taking an entrance exam.
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“Entrance requirements include specific high school courses that you must have passed.”
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You complete the three-period apprenticeship education program with on-the-job learning and classroom instruction.
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.
Licensed in another province
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You 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/0193
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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You complete 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable work experience in the trade.
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“Complete 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic work experience.”
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You provide an Employer Declaration Letter.
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“Provide an Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0193
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 period exam fee: $150
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“HET – Truck and Transport Mechanic | 1,2,3 | $150.00each”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - PLA entrance exam fee: $150 (for this application)
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“There is a $150 fee for this application.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/prior-lear... - HET – Truck and Transport Mechanic (Prior Learning Assessment Fee, each period): $150
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“| HET – Truck and Transport Mechanic | 1,2,3 | $150.00each | n/a |”
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Requirements
Education
Applicants to the Recognized Credentials Program must hold 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/0193Registered apprentices must meet entrance requirements, including specific high school courses, before enrolling in classroom instruction.
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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 Trades Qualifier Work Experience Program must complete 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable work experience in the trade.
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“Complete 54 months and 6750 hours of verifiable Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0193
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Applicants holding a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta must submit the certificate and pass a theory exam to qualify.
Submit recognized certificate
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“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0193
Processing time: 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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entrance exam
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“Take an entrance exam to show you’re ready.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit...
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 | $19.84 | $30.00 | $47.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 | — |
Trucks and transport mechanics in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare truck and transport mechanic licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Tradesecrets - Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0193 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Meet Requirements tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibilit... · fetched October 9, 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 a truck and transport mechanic in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
entrance exam.
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