LENGTH OF STUDY:
Nine months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Silver King Campus, Nelson

Course of Studies

— Safe Work Practices

— Work Practices and Procedures
— Welding Principles

— Safe Hoisting Procedures

— Hydraulic Brake Systems

— Air Brake Systems

— Alternate Brake Systems

— Electrical and Electronic Systems
— Power Train Components

— Gasoline Engines

— Diesel Engines

— Hydraulic Systems

— Heavy Duty Wheeled Equip & Attachments
— Track Machines & Attachments
— Winches & Attachments

— Prepare for Employment

Program Summary

In our on-site, real-world shop, you'll apply your
knowledge and learn the mechanics of trucks,
commercial transport vehicles and heavy equipment.

This nine-month program prepares students for

entry level positions as apprentices in four trades:
Truck and Transport Mechanic, Diesel Engine
Mechanic, Transport Trailer Technician and Heavy Duty
Equipment Technician.

Students engage in a variety of classroom and

shop activities. They learn theoretical principles of
vehicle mechanics in the classroom. They apply their
knowledge in the shop where they perform numerous
diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance
procedures, removals, repairs, and installations of
components on trucks, commercial transport vehicles
and heavy equipment.

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Heavy Mechanical Foundation

Graduates of the Heavy Mechanical Foundation
program at Selkirk College typically find employment
with service garages or industrial firms as
apprentices engaged in the maintenance and repair
of motor vehicles and associated equipment.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

— Air, alternate and hydraulic braking systems
— Diesel and gasoline engines

— Electrical and electronic systems

— Employment preparation

— Heavy duty wheeled equipment and attachments
— Hydraulic systems

— Power train components

— Safe hoisting procedures

— Safe work practices and procedures

— Track machines and attachments

— Welding principles

— Winches and attachments

The theory component of the program is delivered in
a classroom setting employing lecture mode along
with self-directed activities, while the hands-on
component is conducted in the College's mechanical
shop. The ratio of shop time to classroom time is
approximately 60:40 and based on a 4-day week.
Upon completion of the program, graduates, possess
the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to gain
employment in one of the four aforementioned trades
as a Level 1 apprentice.

As part of the program, all students are given an
opportunity to acquire an Air Brake Endorsement
on their driver's license and a Forklift Operator’s
Certificate. Additional certification in Occupational
First Aid Level 1 and WHMIS are available to
Heavy Mechanical Foundation students through the
College’s Continuing Education department.

ACE IT HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAMS

This program qualifies for high school transitions. A
program that is designed to help secondary school
students get a head-start on their trades careers,
while earning graduation credit, the BC Industry
Training Authority (ITA) Accelerated Credit Enrolment
in Industry Training (ACE IT) program is a perfect way
to learn more about the industry.

Speak with your high school guidance counsellor
to learn more or get in touch with our ITT Admin
Assistant by email or phone: 1.866.301.6601 ext.
13221.

selkirk.ca/program/heavy-mechanical-foundation

Admission Requirements

The following admission requirements are specific to
the Heavy Mechanical Program.

— Graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent

— Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10, or Apprenticeship
Workplace 11, or Principles 10, or Applications 11,
or Essentials 12, or Selkirk Math ABE 46, with a
grade of “C” or better

— Consideration will be given to mature individuals
(19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary
School graduates, provided they have completed
or are in the process of obtaining one of the above
prerequisites with a “C” grade or better (This
course must be completed prior to the program
entry date).

— Recommend possession of a valid driver’s license
class 5, 7 Learner or higher

— Must be capable of doing physical work

— Basic keyboarding and computer skills are an
asset

— Employers may require higher level of Math as
part of their hiring policies

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU

ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE

— Apair of work gloves (leather palm)

— welding gloves

— safety toe boots

— appropriate winter clothing

— Coveralls will be supplied at a minimal cost.

— You are also required to purchase the necessary
textbooks and supplies associated with the
mechanical trades at an approximate cost of $900.

— The college will loan all other books and tool kits
needed to complete the course upon payment of a
refundable tool deposit of $100.

— Itis recommended that students have their own
vehicle/transportation.

READY TO APPLY?

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college.

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International.

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