Heavy Duty Mechanic

Apprenticeship Training

Introduction

This program is offered to indentured apprentices. Heavy Duty Mechanic apprentices attend technical training six weeks per year for a minimum of four years.

Opportunities are unlimited for the Heavy Duty Mechanic who has acquired journeyman status. Personal benefits as well as monetary rewards make this trade a lucrative vocation. In addition, trained people are always in great demand.

A Heavy Duty Mechanic adjusts, repairs and/or replaces worn and damaged mechanical, hydraulic and electrical parts on tractors, shovels, graders, trucks, loaders and other heavy equipment. The mechanic must have the ability to diagnose electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubles and make repairs according to the manufacturers= specifications. The work involves the ability to determine the cause of fault operation of equipment, disassembling and reassembling parts of equipment such as the engine, transmission, cooling system, fuel and exhaust systems, clutch, and differential by using the necessary hand and power tools and specialized equipment.

TRU Offers Apprentice Modules II, III, IV & V

Module II
    Hydraulics & Brakes

Module III
    Engine & Engine Support Systems

Module IV
    Electricity, Carburetor Fuel Systems & Diesel Fuel Systems
    (Mechanical & Electronic)

Module V
    Drive Axles, Clutches, Manual & Powershift Transmissions

Click here: "Industrial Training Authority Apprentice & Red Seal Listings" to view information on the Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship and Program Profile.

Click here for: "Heavy Duty Mechanic Training Dates"

Costs:

Commercial Transport Mechanic apprentices must pay tuition and purchase the appropriate government published texts and required TRU lab manuals and worksheet packages. See the Apprenticeship Training Page for further details.

See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.

Texts and supplies—contact TRU Bookstore for inquiries
$16.83 per month lab/studio fee

Students must also supply and launder their own coveralls and steel-toed safety footwear.

Application Information

Currently there are waitlists for all trades - Apprentices will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To get your name on a waitlist , click here: "TRU Trades & Technology Apprentice Application"

** Please note there are NO costs involved to have your name put on the waitlist. Once your name comes up on the list, we will contact you for further application instructions.

Contact:

For questions regarding Apprenticeship Training contact:

Click here to e-mail: Julie Dekowny
(250) 371-5659
Toll-free at 1-866-371-5659

If you are not a currently indentured apprentice, please call the Industry Training Authority
at 1-866-660-6011 or, visit their web page at: http://www.itabc.ca/

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