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.”
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 five weeks (150 hours), respectively. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 6,330 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 | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 16 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 17 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Sep 23 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical - Truck and Transport Mechanics | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 24 2024–Nov 15 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 01 2024–Nov 01 2024 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 07 2024–Nov 15 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Oct 07 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 08 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 15 2024–Nov 22 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 21 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 21 2024–Dec 12 2024 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 29 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Nov 04 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (Specialty New program) | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 04 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 10 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 10 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 10 2025–Mar 20 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Truck & Transport | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 04 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Mar 10 2025–Apr 18 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 17 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 24 2025–May 02 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 05 2023–Oct 13 2023 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Apr 11 2023–May 05 2023 | Truck and Transport Mech Level 4 - HDTA |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 16 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 17 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Sep 23 2024–Oct 25 2024 | Heavy Mechanical - Truck and Transport Mechanics | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 24 2024–Nov 15 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 01 2024–Nov 01 2024 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 07 2024–Nov 15 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Oct 07 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 08 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 15 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 15 2024–Nov 22 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 21 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 21 2024–Dec 12 2024 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 28 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 29 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Nov 04 2024–Dec 13 2024 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Nov 12 2024–Dec 20 2024 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (Specialty New program) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 07 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 04 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 10 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Truck & Transport Mechanic (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 10 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Feb 10 2025–Mar 20 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Truck & Transport | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 18 2025–Mar 21 2025 | Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 04 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Mar 10 2025–Apr 18 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 17 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 24 2025–May 02 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | |
Institution | Campus | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Truck and Transport Mech Level 4 - HDTA |