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 for Trades
     
3. Or successful completion of FSK 030   if the above requirements are not met.
4. High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.

Additional Information

• Once accepted to the program, and prior to the end of the first month of the program, students will be expected to ensure they hold and submit a current WHMIS certificate that does not expire before the end of the program. 
• Curriculum and certifications may be subject to change as mandated by SkilledTradesBC. 
• In this program, field trips to industry specific locations may occur, students’ participation in field trips is mandatory.

Course Requirements

• HMC - 135 Powertrain Components and Systems - Fundamentals
• HMC - 136 Welding in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 139 Hydraulic Components and Systems - Fundamentals
• HMC - 141 Engines and Supporting Systems - Fundamentals
• HMC - 143 Cab and Trailer Structures And Systems
• HMC - 145 Essential Skills and Safe Practices in the Heavy Mechanical Trades
• HMC - 146 Frames, Steering, and Suspension
• HMC - 147 Electrical Components and Systems - Fundamentals
• HMC - 148 Braking Systems

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

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• 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. 
• All courses need to be completed at NIC within the start and end dates of the program.
• Students who exit the program without completing must re-apply and complete all courses again.​​​​​​​