Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

You like to know how things work and you want a career where you can put your problem-solving skills to the test. In VIU's Heavy Mechanical Trades program you work on real equipment, not just props. This gives you a broad range of experience and prepares you for a high-demand career in mechanics.

Faculty: Trades and Applied Technology | Duration: 36 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program has one intake each Fall. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Work Experience, Occupational Skills, Braking Systems, Hydraulics, Trailer, Structural Components and Accessories, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Suspension and Steering.

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Entry requirements

Trades general admission requirements.; Recommendations for success in the HMT Foundation program and career landing:; Successful completion of:Workplace Math 11 or *MATH 044 Business/Technical Advanced Mathematics; English 11 or *ENGL 047 English-Advanced; Physics 11 or *PHYS 047 Advanced Physics; *Note: For mature students wanting assessment information or to register online for these Adult Based Education (ABE) courses use link: https://acp.viu.ca/become-acp-student. Information on these courses can be found in this link: ABE_Upgrading. For further information or assistance please contact our Student Success Advisors at [email protected].

Domestic applicants: CAD 4,674 for the whole programme. Tuition (9 months x $519.36 per month); Fees. Tuition only; excludes student, activity, health plan and other mandatory fees. Source

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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