Truck and Transport Mechanic
Truck and Transport Mechanics inspect, repair and maintain commercial trucks, emergency vehicles, buses and road transport vehicles. They work for commercial transport vehicle dealers, garages and service stations. These mechanics work on the mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles, including fuel, brake, steering and suspension, transmission, emission control and exhaust, and cooling and climate control systems. Truck and Transport Mechanics are required to use computerized diagnostic equipment to do preventive maintenance and test vehicle performance.
This trade shares common Levels 1 and 2 training with other Heavy Equipment Service trades, and thus, may be referred to as “Heavy Mechanical Trades” in our schedules. Refer to this trade’s ‘Program Profile’ via the Industry Training Authority for specific details.
A Truck and Transport Mechanic is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal program. The trade is also known as “Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic.”
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Recommendations
The following education is recommended: Grade 10 equivalent (Grade 12 preferred), including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10.
The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-4 of progressive technical training, with Level 1 taking ten weeks (300 hours) to complete. Levels 2 through 4 take eight weeks (240 hours), six weeks (180 hours), and four weeks (120 hours), respectively. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,360 hours of work-based training.
A Heavy Mechanical Foundation program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Apprenticeship Level 2, after 36 weeks of training.
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Institution | Campus | Program | Contact Institution | |
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| VCC | Annacis Island | Apr 19 2021–May 19 2021 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 11 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 11 2022–Nov 04 2022 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Oct 11 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Oct 17 2022–Dec 23 2022 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 17 2022–Dec 09 2022 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 24 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 25 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 01 2022–Dec 09 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Nov 07 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Nov 07 2022–Dec 15 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 08 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 14 2022–Dec 23 2022 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 14 2022–Dec 23 2022 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Nov 21 2022–Dec 16 2022 | Truck and Transport Mechanic | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Nov 28 2022–Jan 27 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Nov 28 2022–Jan 27 2023 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 03 2023–Feb 24 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Jan 03 2023–Mar 10 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 03 2023–Mar 10 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 03 2023–Mar 10 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 03 2023–Feb 24 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 03 2023–Feb 10 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 03 2023–Jan 26 2023 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (Specialty New program) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 03 2023–Feb 24 2023 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 10 2023–Mar 03 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 10 2023–Feb 17 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 10 2023–Mar 03 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 10 2023–Feb 03 2023 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 10 2023–Mar 17 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 30 2023–Apr 06 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 30 2023–Mar 23 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 06 2023–Mar 17 2023 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 06 2023–Mar 17 2023 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 13 2023–Mar 24 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Feb 13 2023–Mar 10 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Truck & Transport | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 13 2023–Apr 21 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 21 2023–Mar 31 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 28 2023–Apr 07 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Mar 06 2023–Mar 31 2023 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Mar 06 2023–Apr 14 2023 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 07 2023–Apr 28 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 07 2023–Mar 31 2023 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 07 2023–Apr 28 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 13 2023–Apr 21 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 20 2023–May 12 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 20 2023–May 12 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 27 2023–May 19 2023 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 27 2023–May 05 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC | Annacis Island | Apr 19 2021–May 19 2021 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) |