Transportation Trades Sampler

CREDENTIAL: Short Certificate

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Get an introduction to key elements of automotive service, automotive collision and refinishing, and heavy duty equipment before choosing an apprenticeship or career path.

Tuition: 1461*

Credential: Short Certificate

Length: 300 0 hours

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based

Campus: Broadway Broadway

Start Dates: Feb

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Transportation Trades Sampler

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What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate safe working practices including compliance with Worksafe BC and WHMIS regulations.
Demonstrate forklift operation in accordance with IVES Training Group standards.
Demonstrate general automotive maintenance services including lubrication and fluids, belts and hoses, exterior lamps, tires and wheels in accordance with SkilledTradesBC Provincial competencies for Automotive Service.
Demonstrate welding procedures and welding safety in accordance with SkilledTradesBC Provincial competencies for Automotive Service.
Demonstrate basic equipment operational procedures in accordance with SkilledTradesBC Provincial competencies for Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport.
Demonstrate basic automotive repair refinishing practices in accordance with SkilledTradesBC Provincial competencies for Automotive Refinishing.

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

This program is 300 hours. Maximum time for completion is two years.

The Transportation Trades Sampler short certificate provides a wide range of opportunities for student Instructional time is (approximately) 25% classroom and 75% practical activity. Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested BC secondary school students, teachers and counselors are directed to contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district. See the Youth Explore Program website for details (https://skilledtradesbc.ca/youth-explore-the-trades-program).

Note: Students will be required to provide safety boots.

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Recommended Characteristics

Basic Computer Skills
Good general health and respiratory condition
Physical strength and stamina compatible with the handling of heavy parts and equipment as required by the program
Ability to tolerate noise and vibration
Mechanical aptitude and interest
Good manual dexterity
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Good eyesight and normal colour vision
Good line, form and depth perception
Possession of valid BC driver's license

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
TTSP 0100	Workplace Safety	1
TTSP 0101	Basic Welding Procedures	1
TTSP 0102	Basic Sheet Metal Repair	1
TTSP 0103	Automotive Refinishing	1
TTSP 0104	Project Car	2
TTSP 0105	Heavy Equipment Operation	1
TTSP 0106	Forklift Operation	1
TTSP 0107	Automotive Engines	1
TTSP 0108	Automotive Maintenance	1
TTSP 0109	Introduction to Apprenticeship	0
Total Credits		10

* 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.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit	0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	0
Tuition Tuition	1461	Breakdown Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5
Student union	64
College initiative	29
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	30
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical and Dental	0
Temporary Medical Insurance	0
U-PASS	442
Graduation	45
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

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This program is offered to students in high school.

Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested BC high school students, teachers and counselors should contact the Career Program Coordinator or Administrator for their school district for information.

See the ITA Youth Explore Trades website for more details.

Attend an Information Session

Meet instructors, ask questions, and tour our facilities.

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Transportation Trades Sampler

Transportation Trades Sampler

Attend an Information Session

What you will learn

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

Admission requirements

Program-specific

General

Recommended Characteristics

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Fees and other costs *

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