Heavy Mechanical Foundation

Coast Mountain College

The Heavy Mechanical Foundation program is a 36 week program that combines in school and work based training designed to meet the competency standards and profile defined by the Industry Training Authority. The program prepares students for entry level positions as apprentices in four trades:

Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM)

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET)

Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM)

Transport Trailer Technician (TTT) (Coming Soon)

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Heavy Mechanical Foundation program typically find employment with service garages or industrial firms as apprentices engaged in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and associated equipment.