Transport Trailer 

Technician 

Transport Trailer Technicians are mechanical and resourceful tradespeople who enjoy fixing, building and maintaining the wide range of commercial trailers. 

As a Transport Trailer Technician, you’ll be comfortable working on high-value commercial trailers, taking charge to apply a systematic and analytical approach.  

You’ll regularly repair, rebuild and maintain these trailers, identifying solutions and the tools you need. You’ll quickly work your way through the many systems ensuring that every trailer you work on is safe and ready to hit the road.

What You'll Learn

  • How to operate shop equipment including winches, cutting and welding equipment
  • How to service and repair brake systems
  • How to service hydraulic and electrical systems
  • How to service frames, steering and suspension
  • How to service HVAC systems and trailer components 

Key Job Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical thinking
  • Monitoring and quality assurance
  • Power and hand tool use 
  • Trailer system repair and maintenance 

Start Your Apprenticeship

Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.

Technical Training 14 weeks over 2 years
Work-Based Training
3150 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Coordinated Resourceful Systematic

Technical Training

The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province. 

Harmonized Program Information and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below. Looking for more exam tips? Visit the Exam and Study Support page. 

 

 

Program and Exam Updates

  • March 2024: OPSN 2024 006 (HMT Common Core Level 1 SLE Launch) 

  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here.

Challenge the Certification Exam

If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program. 

If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level. 

Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.