Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice
Continue your journey by advancing into one of four heavy mechanical trades apprenticeship pathways. Develop specialized skills working with heavy-duty equipment, trucks, diesel engines, or transport trailers.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- How to work safely and professionally in a heavy mechanical trades environment.
- How to select, use, and maintain tools and measuring equipment.
- How to interpret technical information and service documentation.
- How to service and diagnose electrical and electronic systems.
- How to inspect, service, and diagnose engines and supporting systems.
- How to service fuel delivery, emissions, and aftertreatment systems.
- How to inspect, service, and diagnose brake, steering, and suspension systems.
- How to inspect, service, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician: How to diagnose, service, and repair hydraulic-powered mobile equipment systems.
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician: How to inspect, service, and repair undercarriage, track, and work equipment systems.
- Truck and Transport Mechanic: How to diagnose, service, and repair highway vehicle driveline and transmission systems.
- How to diagnose and repair electronically controlled vehicle systems used in commercial transport applications.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- A valid ID number
- A current employer and sponsor. Note: Every registered apprentice has both an employer and a sponsor. The employer hires you and pays for your work; the sponsor commits to helping you get opportunities to learn on the job and reports on your progress. In most cases, the employer and sponsor are the same person or organization.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- Before applying to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, you will need an with SkilledTradesBC. Use this ID number when enrolling at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
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Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Applicants who have relevant work experience (in B.C. or elsewhere) or previous trades training may be eligible to write challenge exams for levels of technical training throughÂ
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ±á²Ñ´¡±ÊÌý1001 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 1 | 10 |
| ±á²Ñ´¡±ÊÌý2001 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 2 | 8 |
| ±á²Ñ´¡±ÊÌý3001 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Level 3 | 6 |
| One of the following: | ||
| ±á²Ñ´¡±ÊÌý4010 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice Level 4 | 7 |
| ±á²Ñ´¡±ÊÌý4020 | Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice Level 4 | 5 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Board of Governors.
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