Transportation Trades Sampler
Overview
Get an introduction to key elements of automotive service, automotive collision and refinishing, and heavy duty equipment before choosing an apprenticeship or career path.
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 | Short Certificate |
| Length | This program is 300 hours. Maximum time for completion is two years. |
| Hours | |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Broadway |
| Start Dates | Feb |
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Job prospectives
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Admission Requirement
Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested BC secondary school students, teachers and counselors are directed to contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. See the Youth Explore Program website for details (https://skilledtradesbc.ca/youth-explore-the-trades-program). Note: Students will be required to provide safety boots.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
- Basic Computer Skills
- 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 manual dexterity
- Good hand-eye co-ordination
- Good eyesight and normal colour vision
- Good line, form and depth perception
- Possession of valid BC driver’s license
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,550 | |
| Student union | $73 | |
| College initiative | $31 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | $31 | |
| Laundry | ||
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | Provided by Student Union | |
| U-Pass | $469 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $2,197 |
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
- 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.
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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