HDET
Red Seal Trade
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Red Seal / red-seal.ca · OEM Standards · OSHA
SAE J Standards · OEM Service Manuals · OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Exam Questions
50
per session
Pass Gate
90%
above governing body standard
Tier 1 Valid
2 yr
Certificate of Competency
Tier 2 Valid
6 mo
Participation Certificate
Curriculum — 4 Topic Blocks
Block 01 / 04
Engine Systems
- Diesel engine operating principles
- Fuel injection systems (HEUI, common rail)
- Air induction & turbocharging
- Engine diagnostics & DTCs
Block 02 / 04
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic circuit analysis
- Pump & motor displacement calculations
- Proportional & servo valves
- Pneumatic braking systems
Block 03 / 04
Electrical & Electronic Systems
- Machine electrical schematics
- CAN bus & multiplexing
- Electronic control modules (ECM/VCM)
- Charging & starting systems
Block 04 / 04
Undercarriage, Drive & Safety
- Track & undercarriage wear analysis
- Power train — torque converters & differentials
- Safe machine inspection (pre-shift)
- OEM lockout procedures
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Certification Tiers
| Tier |
Score |
Certificate Issued |
Validity |
Next Step |
| Tier 1 |
90–100% |
Certificate of Competency |
2 years · revalidation required |
Maintain revalidation before expiry |
| Tier 2 |
70–89% |
Participation Certificate |
6 months · full retest required |
Targeted remedial study on weak areas |
| Tier 3 |
Below 70% |
No certificate issued |
Retest within 30 days |
Structured remedial training required |