Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate

Admission Requirements

1. C in English 10 or equivalent or successful English assessment
     
2. C in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment
     

Or successful completion of FSK 030  if the above requirements are not met.

3. High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.

Course Requirements

• HMC - 130 Safe Work Practices in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 131 Occupational Skills in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 132 Frames and Suspension
• HMC - 133 Tools and Equipment in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 134 Electrical Applications
• HMC - 135 Powertrain
• HMC - 136 Welding in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 137 Heavy Mechanical Trades Equipment
• HMC - 138 Air Braking Systems
• HMC - 139 Hydraulics
• HMC - 140 Hydraulic Braking Systems
• HMC - 141 Engines and Supporting Systems
• HMC - 142 Electrical Fundamentals in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 143 Cab Structures And Systems
• HMC - 144 Steering And Wheel Systems

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  Students not having current, valid First Aid, WHMIS and Forklift certification are required to take these courses to meet program requirements. Separate fees will be charged for First Aid, WHMIS and Forklift courses.

• WSF - 019 Orientation to WHMIS Online
• FAC - 020 Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C
• FLO - 010 Forklift Operator

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  Based on availability of placements with industry, Trades Foundation students may have an opportunity to participate in an optional Work Experience: WXT 100 Trades Work Experience  

Completion Requirements

• Students will be required to achieve a minimum C (Letter Grade Scale 2) in each course to pass the program. 
• Student will be required to pass all industry certificate courses to achieve program completion requirements

Note: Curriculum and certifications may be subject to change as mandated by SkilledTradesBC. Refer to current bulletins on the SkilledTradesBC website.