Program Details:
This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
Fort St. John
Description:
Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanics diagnose, repair and service highway buses and trucks. They work for commercial transport vehicle dealers, garages and service stations. A Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic is designated as a Truck and Transport Mechanic under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
These mechanics work on the mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles. This includes the fuel, brake, steering and suspension, transmission, emission control and exhaust, and cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems.
Many commercial mechanics - particularly those in fleet maintenance and emergency repair - will work outside in all types of conditions. Other work is carried out within shops.
Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanics are required to use computerized diagnostic equipment to do preventive maintenance and test vehicle performance. They also work on mechanical and electronic components and do scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes and tune-ups.
Certification:Commercial Transport Technician Apprenticeship Certificate Program
Contact: Pam Eales
Dean: Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Level 1:
- Registered Apprentice with the Industry Training Authority; or
- Proof of successful completion of a related Foundation Trades Training program.
Level 2:
- Successful completion of Level 1 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of Industry Training Authority Level 1 Placement exam.
Level 3:
- Successful completion of Level 2 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of Industry Training Authority Level 2 Placement exam.
Level 4:
- Successful completion of Level 3 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of Industry Training Authority Level 3 Placement exam.
Program Length (Weeks): 26 weeks
Program Length (Hours): 780
Program Intake Start: See Additional Information
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: One month prior to start date.
Career Prospects:
Commercial Transport Technician, commercial transport dealership service manager, commercial transport sales, commercial transport business or dealership owner.
Affiliations:
Industry Training Authority
Program Advisory Committee
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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Purchase of textbooks. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, coveralls, etc.)
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Application Fee and Trades Assessment Fee (if applicable). Please refer to the Tuition Schedule.
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Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable deposit to hold a seat in the program.
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Students are required to sign and adhere to the Trades & Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy.
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: No
Required Minimum Grade: 70%
Residency Requirements: 25%
Additional Information:
Intake schedule for this program 
All completed applications must be received one month prior to start of the program. Completed applications received after this date will be reviewed based on seat availability.
Courses: