Training – Agricultural Mechanics | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program trains mechanics to perform maintenance and repair work on farm vehicles and equipment. Mechanics work on farms, in farm equipment dealerships and privately-owned garages.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Perform mechanic-related tasks on farm tractors and soil preparation systems, as well as on production and crop treatment systems.
Perform preventive and corrective mechanical work.
Inspect tractors and farm equipment to identify, find the cause and the source of operating problems.
Perform repairs.
Replace parts.
Make adjustments.
Perform operating tests.

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process

Use shop tools, machines and equipment

Read and interpret drawings

Perform gas and electric arc welding and cutting

Select petroleum products

Use tuning and mechanical manufacturing tools

Assemble farm equipment parts

Perform periodic maintenance on tractors

Repair power transmission mechanical systems

Apply occupational health and safety rules

120

Apply principles of hydraulics and pneumatics

Apply principles of electricity and electronics

Repair seeding equipment

Repair soil preparation equipment

Repair haying equipment

Repair hay presses

Learn about the occupation

Repair combine harvester parts

105

Repair the hydraulic, electrical and electronics systems of combine harvesters

Repair hydraulic and electro-hydraulic lifts

Inspect and adjust hydraulic transmissions

Inspect and adjust hydrostatic transmissions

Repair silage equipment

Repair spraying systems and spreaders

Repair farm equipment air-conditioning systems

Communicate in writing

Repair power steering systems

Repair motors

120

Repair motor fuel systems

Repair the electrical and electronics systems of tractors

Repair the mechanical transmissions of farm equipment

Use job search techniques

Enter the labour force

Agricultural mechanics

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics