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 SkilledTradesBC 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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VCC | Broadway Campus | Mar 27 2023–Nov 29 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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BCIT | Annacis Island | Apr 03 2023–Dec 07 2023 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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BCIT | Annacis Island | May 15 2023–Feb 08 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jul 24 2023–Mar 15 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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BCIT | Annacis Island | Jul 24 2023–Apr 18 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 08 2023–May 02 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
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Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Sep 05 2023–May 22 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 05 2023–May 24 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
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Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Sep 05 2023–Apr 26 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 05 2023–Jun 07 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
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North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 05 2023–May 17 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 05 2023–Jun 07 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
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Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 05 2023–Jun 07 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (Harmonized) | |
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College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Sep 05 2023–May 23 2024 | Heavy Mechanical (FDTN) | |
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Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Sep 05 2023–May 30 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
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Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Sep 05 2023–May 23 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
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Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 05 2023–May 24 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 05 2023–May 24 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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VCC | Broadway Campus | Sep 05 2023–May 23 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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VCC | Broadway Campus | Sep 05 2023–May 23 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 11 2023–May 31 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
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BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 18 2023–Jun 06 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 23 2023–Jun 14 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 30 2023–Jul 19 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 30 2023–Jul 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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North Island College | Campbell River | Jan 29 2024–Oct 04 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 29 2024–Oct 17 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
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Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 05 2024–Sep 13 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Foundation | |
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VCC | Broadway Campus | Feb 05 2024–Oct 10 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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VCC | Broadway Campus | Feb 05 2024–Oct 10 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
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BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 12 2024–Oct 17 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 04 2024–Nov 07 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation |