This course introduces students to pre-start and walk around inspections, starting aids, start up procedures, emergency shut down procedures, equipment operation and shutdown, heavy duty equipment lock out, forklift operation, electric vehicle safety, and the selection and maintenance of lubrication. Students can also earn a forklift certification. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections A6 and A9.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Operate equipment
- Lubricants
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.