Heavy Mechanical Technology
Overview
Learn the tools and techniques used in the professional inspection, service, and repair of commercial trucks, buses, diesel engines, transport trailers, and other heavy equipment.
| Tuition | N/A |
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| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | This full-time program is two years in duration delivered over four terms, and must be completed within 5 years. |
| Hours | Classes are generally held Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with one scheduled term break between year 1 and 2. Class times are subject to change. |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start Dates | Jan, Sep |
| PGWP | Eligible |
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Job prospectives
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- Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
- Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
- Dental Materials Sales Representative
- Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
- CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
- Dental Laboratory Manager
- Dental Technology Instructor
Admission Requirement
- Composition 10 (English 10), or equivalent
- Workplace Math 10 or equivalent
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
- Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a service industry;
- Good hand dexterity for operating equipment and machines;
- Good general health and respiratory condition;
- Physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy parts and equipment as required by the program;
- Ability to tolerate noise and vibration;
- Mechanical aptitude and interest;
- Good hand-eye coordination;
- Good eyesight and colour vision;
- Good line, form, and depth perception.
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
Course list is not available at the moment.
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
| Tuition deposit | $12,100 |
$10,000 non-refundable
Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $40,369 | |
| Student union | $290 | |
| College initiative | $190 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | ||
| Laundry | $759 | |
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $570 | Provided by Student Union |
| Temporary medical insurance | $149 | Medical Insurance for International Students |
| U-Pass | $657 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $43,661 |
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Application Process
International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.
Application information is not available at the moment.
Contact us
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Program information
Program head name
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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