Employment Preparation (HMEC 1370)

This course introduces students to areas and types of vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired, business types, business relationships, government relationships, labour relationships, employee attributes, employer responsibilities, resume and job search resources and preparing for an interview. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section A17. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundationmarch-2014.pdf for more information.

This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Course code: HMEC 1370
Credits: 1.0
Length: 25.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HMEC&number=1370

Schedule

HMEC 1370 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
40181May 22, 2025
to May 23, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
60047July 28, 2025
to July 30, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
60059October 6, 2025
to October 8, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
71561December 15, 2025
to December 17, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
71634March 9, 2026
to March 11, 2026
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B

Additional Information

  • Areas and types of vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired
  • The current heavy mechanics trade
  • Range of working conditions
  • Types of businesses
  • Labour groups
  • Legislation affecting employment
  • Positive employee attributes
  • Employer responsibility
  • Resumes and cover letters
  • Jobs search
  • Interviews

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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