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LENGTH OF STUDY:
9g Months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Silver King Campus, Nelson

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

This 9-month program prepares students for entry
level positions as apprentices in four trades:

— Truck and Transport Mechanic
— Diesel Engine Mechanic

Transport Trailer Technician
— 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.

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

12. Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

Heavy Mechanical Foundation

the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to
gain employment in one of the four aforementioned
trades as a Level 1 apprentice. All Heavy Mechanical
Foundation students are encouraged to acquire
additional certification including an Air Brake
Endorsement on their driver’s license, a Forklift
Operator’s Certificate, Occupational First Aid Level
land WHMIS through the College’s Continuing
Education department.

Youth Train in Trades

The Youth Train in Trades program was formerly
known as Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry
Training (ACE IT). It is designed to help secondary
school students get a head start on careers in the
trades while earning credit towards their high school
graduation. Learn more online at Industry Training
Authority (http://youth.itabc.ca/programs/train/)

For more information speak with your high school
guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk
College’s Industry and Trades administrative
assistant.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission
requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant
must meet the following Heavy Mechanical
Foundation program requirements to be
considered fully-qualified:

ACADEMIC
— Graduation from a BC Senior Secondary School
— Math 11 with a grade of “C” or higher

GENERAL

— Proof of possession of a valid Class 7 Novice - or
higher classification — driver’s license

Consideration will be given to mature individuals:
anyone who is not a secondary school graduate (or
equivalent) but who will be nineteen (19) years of
age or older on the first day of classes for the term is
eligible to attend the College as a mature student.

Applications for admission will be received until the
program is full.

An interview (in person or by telephone) with the
School Chair or designate may be required before
entry to the program. Interview results are not used
as criteria for admission.

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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.

— Selkirk 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.

Careers

Skilled trades people are in demand all across the
country in well respected jobs that offer good pay,
great benefits and endless opportunities. The career
path of a trades or technology graduate can lead

to senior management, contractor or entrepreneur,
there are no limits.

Contact

TRADES ADMISSIONS

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 13204
Direct: 250.354.3204

Email: trades@selkirk.ca

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