Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation
Overview
Work on machines that do the heavy work! Heavy Mechanical vehicles and equipment are expensive and down time is even more expensive. Skilled mechanics are in constant demand to keep these essential working vehicles in top running order for the construction, transportation, transit, mining, and forest industries.
This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca
| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | This full-time program is 36 weeks in length. Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete the program. |
| Hours | |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start Dates | Feb, Apr, Sep, Nov |
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Admission Requirement
- English 10 or equivalent
- Workplace Math 10 or equivalent
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Recommended Characteristics
- Program tasks require extended periods of standing/walking on concrete floors, as well as frequent movement alternating between standing, bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Learning environment involves work performed in confined spaces while reaching above shoulders.
- Program tasks require frequent lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
- Program activities involve continuous, repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
- Program tasks require precise hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Activities may include detailed assembly of parts.
- Program tasks require differentiating colors for reading hydraulic diagrams and wiring.
- Learning environment includes regular exposure to: loud machinery and tools; automotive chemicals, including fuels, oils, coolants, solvents, and other substances; and fumes, dust, and mechanical processes.
- Learning environment includes indoor and outdoor work in various conditions.
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
| Application fee | $36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,769 | Year 1 - $1,257 Year 2 - $1,257 Year 3 - $1,257 |
| Student union | $217 | |
| College initiative | $109 | |
| Materials | $366 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | $151 | |
| Laundry | $434 | |
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $285 | Provided by Student Union |
| U-Pass | $423 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $5,927 |
Books & Supplies
- 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
Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC
No-cost textbooks are available for this program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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Application Process
- Apply on EducationPlanner BC
- Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested students, teachers and counsellors should contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. The Program Coordinator and applicant complete the Youth in Trades Application and return to youthintrades@vcc.ca.
- See the SkilledTradesBC Youth in Trades program website for details.
- VCC offers priority registration and reserved seating for qualified Indigenous applicants to the Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program. For more information on priority registration, support with pre-admission program planning, band funding, and help gathering education records and transcripts, please contact an Indigenous Engagement Advisor
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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