You will learn about parts sourcing, pricing, tracking and shipping as well as the industry and career opportunities available to parts technicians.
This course is only offered in Semester 1. Sask DLC coordinates the work placement at an agriculture equipment dealership.
You will learn about parts catalogues, various types of transactions, pricing and taxes, how to estimate and invoice, and the logistics of shipping and receiving. You will focus on safety in the workplace, including appropriate PPE, hazardous materials and lifting techniques. You will learn what it takes to be Parts Technician and how to communicate effectively in the workplace, to achieve success.
This course consists of:
50 hours of online theory to be completed from September to mid-November
50 hours of a work placement which consists of:
40 to 50 hours of a work placement at a local ag equipment dealership to be completed from mid-November to the end of the semester. Sask DLC will coordinate the work placement.
optional Learning Camp at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon (typically held in December). If you choose not to attend the Learning Camp, you simply complete all 50 hours at the work placement.
Work placements provide you an opportunity to see if a trade career might be right for you. All students, parents and mentors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our work placement information.
We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required.
Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email [email protected] or call our main office at 306-252-1000.
Given the seasonal nature of the ag industry, this course is only offered in Semester 1.
Safety
Careers and Communication
Parts Sourcing
Parts Documentation
Shipping and Receiving
Work Placement
No Proctored Exams
What is a proctor?Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.
Students are responsible for any necessary workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls, etc.)
Travel to and from work placement
Online course material and course timetable
Coordinate work placement at an agriculture equipment dealership
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