Heavy Equipment Mechanic Pre-Employment

School of Trades
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Program Overview

The objective of this program is to provide students with:

 
• Theoretical trade knowledge which, together with hands-on shop experience, will enable students to go on to train for employment as capable and knowledgeable apprentices and entry-level workers in the trade.
 
• Acquisition of safety skills and awareness.
 
• The ability to apply mathematical concepts to the heavy equipment field.

Required Courses

 
• FA 003 First Aid and CPR
 
• HET 100 Industrial Safety
 
• HET 101 Hydraulics
 
• HET 102 Shop & Power Tool Orientation
 
• HET 103 Steering and Suspension
 
• HET 104 Brakes I – Hydraulic and Electric
 
• HET 105 Brakes II – Air
 
• HET 106 Electricity and Electronics
 
• HET 107 Trailer Systems
 
• HET 108 Safe Use of Oxyacetylene
 
• TDG 001 Transportation of Dangerous Goods
 
• WHMS 001 Workplace Hazard Material Information Systems

Admission Requirements

 
• MATH 11( Principles or Pre-Calculus) or Math 12 Foundations and ENGL 11; OR
 
• mature student status with acceptable scores on the College Placement Tests or GED; OR
 
• pass Level A Trades Entrance Exam
 
• Math 040 (recommend Math 050)

Other Requirements

 
• Good physical condition.
 
• Good hand/eye co-ordination.
 
• Suitable work clothes and leather steel toed work shoes.

Duration

This 20-week program consists of 41 Individual Learning Modules as approved by Yukon apprenticeship.

General Outcomes

 
• Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of workplace hazards.
 
• Acquire practical hands-on experience with a variety of stationary and portable power tools.
 
• Complete the theoretical requirements for Level 1 heavy equipment technician apprenticeship programs.
 
• Provide an opportunity to challenge the heavy equipment technician apprenticeship level 1 exam.
 
• Acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an entry-level position in the work force in the heavy equipment field.
 
• Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the heavy equipment field.

Ancillary Fees

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Graduation Requirments

In order to graduate, students must successfully complete all courses in the program and maintain an overall "C" average (70%). Graduates of the program will receive a Yukon College Certificate.

Students may also be offered technical credit towards a Yukon apprenticeship and the opportunity to challenge the Heavy Equipment Technician Level 1 (first-year) exam.