Heavy Mechanical Trades

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Start your career repairing today’s commercial vehicles and industrial heavy mechanical equipment. Earn a recognized trade certificate as you train in a working repair shop using state-of-the-art tools and technology.

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Programs

Program name Credit Tuition Length Start date(s)
Program name Transportation Trades Sampler Credit Short Certificate Tuition $2,197 Length

This program is 300 hours. Maximum time for completion is two years.

 Start date(s) Feb
Program name Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Credit Certificate Tuition $5,927 Length

This full-time program is 36 weeks in length. Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete the program.

 Start date(s) Feb, Apr, Sep, Nov

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Continuing Studies

Upgrade your skills and talents in your spare time. VCC Continuing Studies programs are designed for working professionals, with most classes held during evenings and weekends.
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International Studies

Discover VCC’s wide variety of two-year diploma programs specifically designed for international students who wish to work in Canada after graduating.
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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.