Heavy vehicles
Does this certificate replace a journeyperson card or a DEP?
Short answer
No. The PEP certificate authorizes a mechanic to carry out preventive maintenance under a program recognized by the SAAQ. It does not replace a DEP, an apprentice or journeyperson card issued by a joint committee, or a Red Seal. A shop may ask for more than one of these, depending on the vehicles and the region.
No. The PEP certificate authorizes a mechanic to carry out preventive maintenance under a program recognized by the SAAQ. It does not replace a DEP, an apprentice or journeyperson card issued by a joint committee, or a Red Seal. A shop may ask for more than one of these, depending on the vehicles and the region.
The reverse is also true: a DEP or trade card alone is not enough to do PEP work on vehicles of 7,258 kg or more. The SAAQ certificate is still required.
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