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 Credential Tuition Length Start date(s)
Program name Transportation Trades Sampler Credential Short Certificate Tuition $1,550 Length 300-0 hours Start date(s)
Program name Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Credential Certificate Tuition $3,769 Length 9-0 months Start date(s)

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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.