Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation — certificate

Program Overview

This program prepares students for a career as a heavy mechanical transport technician, a high-demand field with excellent employment prospects. Graduates will work in diverse industries, servicing equipment used in construction, mining, and transportation. The program is offered at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

Program Outline

Careers:

Career Outlook:

The program prepares graduates for a career as a heavy mechanical transport technician.

• High demand: Rising global demand for heavy-duty mechanics has created a shortage of workers, leading to excellent employment prospects and high salaries in countries like Canada, Australia, and the U.S.
• Diverse industries: Heavy-duty and commercial transport technicians work in various settings, servicing equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, road building, agriculture, and transportation.
• Adaptability: They may work in a shop or service equipment in the field, sometimes in remote locations.
• Skills in demand: Technicians with up-to-date electronics training and knowledge of new technologies to reduce greenhouse diesel emissions are expected to be in highest demand.

Other:

• Program Length: The program is designed to prepare students for the provincial apprenticeship program or direct employment.
• Location: The program is offered at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.
• Contact Information:
• Address: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2S 7M8