Heavy Mechanical Foundation

About this programme

A diesel engine mechanic installs, repairs and maintains all internal combustion diesel engines and components as used in transport, construction and marine. The Heavy Mechanical Foundation program can lead to various pathways including three Red Seal Trades: Truck and Transport Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and Transport Trailer Technician; and to the Diesel Engine Mechanic Provincial Certification of Qualification. The Heavy Mechanical Trades apprentice program is common training for Level 1 through Level 3, followed by Level 4 trade-specific training. Apprentices register in their trade with SkilledTradesBC and attend the required common and trade-specific technical training at TRU, depending on their pathway. You can become certified as a diesel engine mechanic by completing the diesel engine mechanic program or by challenging the certification. Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) – Red Seal Level 1, 2, 3 Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) Level 4 Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) – Red Seal Level 1, 2, 3 Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) Level 4 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM) – C of Q Level 1, 2 Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) Note: Registration in this trade will be at SkilledTradesBC only. Apprentices complete the HMT levels at TRU. Transport Trailer Technician (TTT) – Red Seal Level 1 Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) Level 2 Transport Trailer Technician (TTT) Costs include items such as student/ancillary fees, books, personal tools and safety gear, which are kept by students when they