This course introduces students to areas and types of vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired, business types, business relationships, government relationships, labour relationships, employee attributes, employer responsibilities, resume and job search resources and preparing for an interview. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section A17. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundationmarch-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Areas and types of vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired
- The current heavy mechanics trade
- Range of working conditions
- Types of businesses
- Labour groups
- Legislation affecting employment
- Positive employee attributes
- Employer responsibility
- Resumes and cover letters
- Jobs search
- Interviews
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41761 |
May 19, 2026 to May 20, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60205 |
July 27, 2026 to July 29, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60254 |
October 5, 2026 to October 7, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70434 |
December 14, 2026 to December 16, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.