Canada

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

Canada

Camosun College

Victoria, Canada

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About Course


Key information
Duration
: 9 Month
Study Type
: Full Time
Exam Accepted
: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120 | PTE 60/90
Exam Intake
: Sep
Conditional Scholarship
: NA
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  • Heavy Mechanical Foundation

  • Big equipment is expensive and down time is even more expensive. Skilled mechanics are in constant demand to keep these essential vehicles in top running order for the construction, transportation, mining and forestry industries.
  • The Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation is a 39 week program that includes technical training and a work experience component. This program will be of interest to individuals looking for a career as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, Diesel Engine Mechanic or Transport Trailer Technician. The program will cover 36 weeks of ITA level one learning outcomes in the technical training requirements for all four heavy mechanical trades. Students will also be required to find an employer to complete a 3 week work experience.
  • Hands-on learning

    As a Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation student you'll inspect and repair heavy trucks, commercial trucks, buses, diesel engines, transport trailers, cranes, graders, drills, bulldozers and other heavy equipment for proper performance.

    You'll also service engines and engine support systems, hydraulic systems, pheumatics, and drive trains. Other duties include adjusting equipment, welding and cutting, repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools and test equipment.

    Through this foundation program, you will also participate in three weeks of work experience.

    Next up: Apprenticeship

    When you graduate, you'll receive equivalent credit for Apprenticeship Level 1 technical training as well as some of the required work-based training hours.

    As an apprentice, you will continue to build on your skills in your speciality and gain the practical experience necessary to become fully qualified through Level 2, 3 and 4 to get your ticket in the speciality of your choice.

    Employment opportunities

    Graduates have found employment in the forestry, mining, fishing, and construction industry or with equipment dealers and manufacturers of heavy equipment. You can also find work in bus or truck repair shops and the commercial truck, bus and van industries.

Entry Requirement


  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process


  • Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September intake.

    When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.

    Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

    One of:

  • C in English 11 
  • C in ENGL 058 
  • And one of:

  • C in Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
  • C in MATH 038 
  • Note: If you don't have one of the preferred math requirements the college will accept a "C" or higher in Foundations of Math 11, or Pre-Calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 11, or MATH 073  or MATH 137.

    For more detailed information about this program and specific admission requirements, see the Academic Calendar.

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