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
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.
- 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
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| 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. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
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.