Overview
Ramp up your career working with big rigs, diesel engines and heavy-duty wheeled equipment. Learn to expertly handle hydraulics, power train components and more as a skilled, apprentice-trained heavy duty mechanic.
Careers
This career is suited for people who enjoy hands on problem solving. Tradespeople working in the heavy mechanical trades need to be comfortable working with a range of equipment, from sophisticated electronics to heavy tracks and hydraulic parts. Mechanics and technicians may work indoors in a shop or plant, outdoors where equipment is being used, or a combination of both.
Heavy duty mechanics may be employed by equipment owners and operators, or by independent service companies who do maintenance and repairs for customers.
Industries in which heavy-duty mechanics are critical include:
- Transportation and trucking
- Forestry Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Construction
- Agriculture
Heavy-duty mechanics might work indoors in a shop or plant, outdoors where equipment is being used, or a combination of both.
What you will learn
In the Heavy Mechanical Trades apprenticeship program you will master all aspects of heavy mechanical and commercial transport equipment. You will also learn electrical and electronics diagnosis and repair such as electrohydraulic controls. You will increase capabilities of diagnosis and handle problems and perform diagnostic tests.
Apprenticeship Programs
CNC’s program offers you a unique opportunity to earn multiple trade Red Seal Qualifications, in a combined engine, trailer heavy duty and commercial transport program.
The first three levels of Heavy Mechanical Trades covers Heavy Duty, Diesel Engine, and Truck and Transport Mechanic. The fourth year of the program offers specialized training specific to the role of a:
Many apprentices register for both Heavy Duty and Truck and Transport apprenticeships and become dual ticketed. Full work based training hours must be completed for both trades.
Governing bodies
Apprentice Heavy Mechanical Trades Courses
Ramp up your career working with big rigs, diesel engines and heavy duty wheeled equipment. Learn to expertly handle hydraulics, power train components and more as a skilled, apprentice-trained heavy duty mechanic. In the Heavy Mechanical Trades apprenticeship program you will master mechanical linkages as well as sensitive electronics such as microprocessor controls that help diagnose problems and perform tests. CNC's program offers you a unique opportunity to earn dual trade tickets in a combined heavy duty and commercial transport program.
Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
Visit Trades Training BC for the most up to date apprenticeship schedules.
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Spring 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 1 Jan 3, 2023 - Mar 10, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 1 Apr 11, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 |
|
In Class |
Level 2 Jan 3, 2023 - Feb 24, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 2 Mar 20, 2023 - May 12, 2023 |
| Intersession 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 3 Jun 19, 2023 - July 28, 2023 |
| Fall 2022 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 4 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Nov 14, 2022 - Dec 9, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 4 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Mar 13, 2023 - Apr 6, 2023 |
| Fall 2022 |
Prince George |
In Class |
Level 4 | Truck and Transport Mechanic Nov 21, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023 |
The fine print
Once your employer has submitted an Apprentice and Sponsor Registration Form to ITA on your behalf you can apply to attend technical training at CNC. Many of our apprenticeship programs have waitlists so we encourage you to apply early.
ITA doesn’t require Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport apprentices to have completed a required number of work-based-training hours to attend technical training. However, because apprenticeship programs are a unique blend of in-class and on-the-job training we encourage you to work with your employer to decide on a training schedule that best combines these two forms of training.
If you do not meet the entry requirements for apprenticeship technical training, you may be interested in the Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program.
Limited admission
A program with a limited number of seats per intake and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Invest in your future
View costs by level
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Level 1 Tuition: $1,161.28-1,188.57
Level 2 Tuition: $954.77-982.06
Level 3 Tuition: $775.55-802.84
Level 4 Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Tuition: $775.55-802.84
Level 4 Truck & Transport Mechanic Tuition: $890.34-917.63
These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Student fees vary by campus. Check the fee schedule for more details.
Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.