You will be qualified to take an entry-level position in Heavy Duty Mechanics, Commercial Transport Mechanics, Marine Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Agricultural Mechanics, and Forklift Mechanics. Heavy Duty Mechanics generally work on heavy off-road equipment, but often find themselves repairing every type of equipment and vehicle, except cars. Commercial Transport Mechanics generally work on highway trucks and buses of all types and sizes, as well as forklifts. Marine, Diesel, Agricultural and Forklift Mechanics work on the equipment designated by their titles. No, Malaspina University-College graduates are job ready.
Wages vary considerably with industry sector and union affiliation.
Job openings for Commercial Transport Mechanics are generally found in large and small cities, especially transport centers such as Vancouver, Kamloops, Fort St. John, and Nanaimo. Marine Mechanics' job positions are found in the major marine centers along the coast. Diesel Mechanics and Forklift Mechanics' positions are generally found in the major cities. Traditionally, more people than the program can accept. Two classes of 18 students per class.