B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
A minimum of 50% in one of:
Pre-calculus Grade 11
Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
Workplace Mathematics 11
Principles of Mathematics 11
Applications of Mathematics 11
Essentials of Mathematics 11
Adult Basic Education MATH 011
Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
Adult Basic Education IALG 011
Or a minimum of 63% in the Trades Entrance Assessment (TEA) Mathematics test. Test scores are only good for two (2) years.
Applicants who have not satisfied the Math requirement within the last seven (7) years must write the TEA Mathematics test and must receive a minimum of 63%.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic version), Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Program Highlights
Gain the skills to work in the heavy mechanical trades, including potential employment as a heavy duty mechanic, commercial transport mechanic, diesel engine mechanic or transport trailer technician.
This 38-week (1,140 hours) program provides learners with little or no previous experience in the Heavy Duty Mechanic, Commercial Transport Mechanic, Diesel Engine Mechanic, or Transport Trailer Technician trades with the skills necessary to seek employment in the industry. Instruction in theoretical and practical components of all four trades are included, giving students the opportunity to choose to enter any of the four trades as an apprentice. The program includes a two-week industry work placement. Graduates of this program will receive an Okanagan College program certificate, Level 1 Technical Training credit and 450 work-based training hours towards one of the four trades from the Industry Training Authority.
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HMFP 101A Occupational Skills (Theory)
HMFP 101B Occupational Skills (Practicum)
HMFP 102A Brakes (Theory)
HMFP 102B Brakes (Practicum)
HMFP 103A Hydraulics (Theory)
HMFP 103B Hydraulics (Practicum)
HMFP 104A Electrical (Theory)
HMFP 104B Electrical (Practicum)
HMFP 105A Frames, Steering, Suspension and Tracks (Theory)
HMFP 105B Frames, Steering, Suspension and Tracks (Practicum)
HMFP 106A Trailer (Theory)
HMFP 106B Trailers (Practicum)
HMFP 107A Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Theory)
HMFP 107B Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Practicum)
HMFP 108A Engines and Supporting Systems (Theory)
HMFP 108B Engines and Supporting Systems (Practicum)
HMFP 109A Powertrains (Theory)
HMFP 109B Powertrains (Practicum)
HMFP 110A Structural Components & Accessories (Theory)
HMFP 110B Structural Components & Accessories (Practicum)
HMFP 111 Industry Work Placement
HMFP 112 Final Exam
Make yourself indispensable! This program opens the door to two different career pathways and three different certifications. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive credit for their Level 1 Motor Vehicle Body Repairer and certification as an Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician, upon passing the exam. With these two achievements, students are able to pursue certification as a Red Seal Motor Vehicle Body Repairer and Red Seal Automotive Painter (prerequisite is Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician).
In addition, to provide our students with a complete learning experience, this program includes a two week work-term where students work alongside apprentices and Red Seal technicians in an industry shop. This experience orients students to an actual work situation and will help them determine the type of shop environment in which they would like to pursue a career.
500 CAD/year