Partsperson - Warehousing

Program Description 

The Partsperson program is designed to prepare students for employment in parts departments such as those found in automotive repair shops, heavy machinery repair shops, truck repair shops, government maintenance shops, mine maintenance shops, automotive parts retailers and wholesalers, etc.

For more information from the Industrial Training Authority, click here:  Partsperson Red Seal Trade

Course Content

This course covers all the aspects necessary for the student to function in a warehouse or parts department situation. Topics included are: shipping and receiving, identification of parts, engine, power train, chassis and support systems - fittings and fasteners, tools, catalogue types and application conversions, communication with customers, safety and warehousing, inventory control, business machine operation, basic computer operation, computer inventory control, sales and merchandising.

Hands-on

Strong emphasis is placed on practical training with numerous hands-on projects. Graduates should be able to develop enough skills to be hired on as an immediately productive employee—reducing the need for employers to invest further time and resources into training a new apprenticeship candidate.

Course Length 

• Level 1- approximately 20 weeks

• Level 2 - approximately 3 weeks

• Level 3 - approximately 3 weeks

Commencement Date

February 1, 2010

Admission Requirements

Educational

1. BC Grade 10, but Grade 12 strongly recommended, or mature student status.
2. Successful completion of an Entry Assessment test.
   ( Accuplacer test information )

General Requirements

1. Mechanical aptitude

Costs

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

Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the  "TRU Trades & Technology Division Scholarship ".  

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

Contact:

Questions regarding the Parts & Warehousing Foundation should be directed to:

Lyle Hirowatari - Parts & Warehousing Foundation Instructor
Phone:  (250)828-5121
Fax:       (250)371-5911 

Steve Palmer
Mechanical/Welding Chairperson
Phone:  (250)828-5130
Fax:       (250)371-5911

Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services,  should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:

Evelyn Senger
(250)371-5540

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