Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice

Get a B.C. trade certificate and earn an income while you learn to repair and maintain heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, and mining.

Tuition: *

Credential: Apprenticeship

Length: 7 weeks per level

Hours: Full-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Annacis Island

Start Dates: Varies

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Apprentices must have an employer sponsor and be registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Applicants must provide an ITA identification number. Learn more about apprenticeship registration

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Courses

Length: 4 to 7 weeks per level.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
HMAP 1002	Heavy Mechanics level 1	12
HMAP 2002	Heavy Mechanics level 2	10
HMAP 3002	Heavy Mechanics level 3	7
HDEP 4002	Heavy Duty Equipment Tech. 4	7

* 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.

A $200 deposit is required if registering more than two months prior to the program start date, with remaining fees due two months prior to the program start date.

If registering less than two months prior to the program start date, full fees are due upon registration.

* 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. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Start dates

Level 1 May, Oct

Level 2 Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Oct

Level 3 Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov

Level 4 Mar, Aug, Oct

Apprentice Classes are a first pay, first seat registration (where seats are available). If you are already a VCC Apprentice, you are able register directly into your next level through my.vcc.ca.

Apply to all apprenticeship levels here, or choose from individual levels under the "Courses" section above.

Before applying for in-school technical training at VCC, you must first register as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority. You will need an ITA registration number to enroll at VCC.

IN PERSON

Visit the Registrar's Office at our Broadway or Downtown campus

MAIL

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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Frequently asked questions

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Call 604.871.7000, option 2

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Visit VCC International for contact information.