Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Unrestricted Trade
Trade Code 421C
Description
- Responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing mowing equipment, golf carts, traction units, small powered equipment and towing behind equipment
- Be knowledgeable in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Have a thorough understanding of shop equipment, tools and equipment
- Understanding and demonstrating strong customer service skills
- Have knowledge of industry manuals, catalogues and software regarding parts and procedures
Personal Qualities
- You enjoy working with tools and equipment
- You have a desire for continuous learning
- You like working outdoors
- You are able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
- You like working with tools and equipment
- You have strong oral communications skills and enjoy interacting with people
Career Opportunities
- Turf Equipment Technicians are usually employed at golf clubs and courses, equipment distributors and dealerships, equipment rental shops, provincial parks and/or sod farms
Educational/Training Requirements
- The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 12
- Completion of a 5,000 hour apprenticeship program is required
Training Availability
Information not available at this time, contact Employment Ontario at 905 837-7721 or 1-800-461-4608
Potential Earnings
- Apprentices start according to individual company rates and progress along the company’s wage scale over time
- Wages 1 range from $12.00 to $22.00 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the pay scale
Prospects For Employment
- Employment is average and expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2009 2
Financial Incentives
- Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
- Apprentices may be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction
