Diploma in ThinkBIG Service Technician

The ThinkBIG (Heavy Equipment) Service Technician program is the result of a unique partnership between Northwestern Polytechnic, Caterpillar Inc., world leader in the manufacture of heavy equipment, and Finning, Caterpillar’s largest dealership worldwide. Northwestern Polytechnic is the only post-secondary institution in Canada to offer this globally recognized training, which is custom-formulated to meet Alberta Apprenticeship examination requirements.The ThinkBIG program is a two year diploma program (80 weeks in length) located at the Northwestern Polytechnic Campus in Fairview, Alberta. Students gain advanced technical knowledge and hands-on skills directly related to Caterpillar equipment and upon graduation are ready to work anywhere Finning has opportunities – more than 40 locations across Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, NWT and the Yukon. Graduates are in exceptionally high demand.This program consists of five 16-week blocks divided into 8 weeks of classroom theory and labs on campus, followed by a paid 8-week work practicum at a licensed Finning location.

High School Diploma preferred (GED will be considered)