Heavy Mechanical Trades

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Start your career repairing today’s commercial vehicles and industrial heavy mechanical equipment. Earn a recognized trade certificate as you train in a working repair shop using state-of-the-art tools and technology.

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Program Credential Tuition Length
Program name Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level
Program name Transportation Trades Sampler Credential Short Certificate Tuition $1,550 Length 300 hours
Program name Heavy Mechanical Technology Credential Diploma Tuition $40,369 Length 2 years
Program name Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Credential Certificate Tuition $3,769 Length 9 months

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