Learn the tools and techniques used in the professional inspection, service, and repair of commercial trucks, buses, diesel engines, transport trailers, and other heavy equipment.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
This full-time program is two years in duration delivered over four terms, and must be completed within 5 years.
The Heavy Mechanical Technology diploma provides a wide range of opportunities for student learning in classroom, shop, and workplace settings. In addition to hands-on practical experience at VCC’s own state-of-the-art heavy mechanical and commercial transport facility, instructional activities such as lectures, demonstrations, group work, peer assessment, and project-based learning strategies are used throughout the program. Students progress through courses in four terms, each course requires successful completion for overall completion of the program.
Classes are generally held Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with one scheduled term break between year 1 and 2. Class times are subject to change.
Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HMTD 1100 | Occupational Skills | 5 |
| HMTD 1120 | Shop Tooling and Equipment | 2 |
| HMTD 1125 | Lubricants, Bearings and Equipment Operation | 3 |
| HMTD 1130 | Machine Structure | 3 |
| HMTD 1135 | Truck Structure | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term Two | ||
| HMTD 1200 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 4 |
| HMTD 1220 | Batteries and Electricity Fundamentals | 4 |
| HMTD 1230 | Machine Electrical | 4 |
| HMTD 1240 | Heavy Mechanical Steering Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Three | ||
| HMTD 2120 | Heavy Mechanical Hydraulic Brake Systems | 3 |
| HMTD 2125 | Heavy Mechanical Air Brake Systems | 3 |
| HMTD 2130 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| HMTD 2140 | Trailers and Engine Support | 3 |
| HMTD 2145 | Powertrain | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term Four | ||
| HMTD 2200 | Powertrain Diagnostics, Service & Repair | 5 |
| HMTD 2220 | Electrical Systems and Components | 3 |
| HMTD 2225 | Electronics and Electronic Components | 3 |
| HMTD 2230 | Light Duty Vehicle | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit: 11500 (10000 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition Deposit |
11500 (10000 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 38802 |
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| Student union | 283 | |
| College initiative | 183 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 389 | |
| Laundry | 730 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 85 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 570 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 644 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
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This is an international cohort program. As international cohorts are exclusively for international students, international fees apply throughout the duration of the program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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