Students will develop skills needed to work in the trade. Theory and shop procedures are set up to simulate job conditions, so punctuality and good work habits are essential. This program is part of the entry-level provincial standard taught throughout B.C. Employment opportunities After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared for employment in the heavy equipment industry. Potential employers include logging, trucking, busing companies, mining, and agricultural shops.
Graduates can also apply to the provincial apprenticeship office.
Students must show that they understand the theory by successfully completing a written test for each unit and then applying it to an acceptable level of practical skills as assigned in that unit. The learning materials may include printed handouts, worksheets, video tapes, display boards, lab manuals, and instruction. At regular stages you will be required to move to a shop or lab area to perform various tasks in order to develop your practical skills. The training follows a modular system that begins by developing a wide variety of basic skills, and builds on these to develop intermediate and specialized skills required in this industry. All unit tests and assigned practicals must be completed with a passing grade before writing the final exam, which is scheduled in June.