Overview

The Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic program at Red River College Polytechnic is designed to prepare you to adjust, service, and repair a variety of heavy mobile equipment, usually diesel powered, used in construction, agriculture, or highway transportation.

The work will involve basic servicing to engines and related equipment, and performing repairs. This will include transmission servicing, hydraulic/air brakes, and basic electrical in heavy duty application.

Key facts

Emphasis during training will be on practical projects. Most of your training will take place at the College in the diesel mechanics workshop, a work environment designed to provide the practical experience you will need to find a job. You will spend approximately 60 percent of your training hours doing practical work on engines, standard transmissions, automatic transmissions, basic electric, basic brake systems, and servicing of equipment.
A number of related trade courses such as arc and gas welding, mathematics, science, and communications are included in the program. Theory grades are determined by examinations in each course, while practical evaluations are determined from each instructor's practical assignments.
Prior to starting the program, you will be invited to attend a program overview information session. You will also be invited to participate in a math and reading skills diagnostic testing session that will advise you of your program readiness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Maintenance

Math

Shop Safety and Tools

General Safety Training

Electrical

Engine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: applications are accepted year-round.

International : At least six months prior to the start of your program of choice.

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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75

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54

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following: Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Grade 10 Science

Submit proof of meeting an ELRs option

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20189 CAD / year

≈ 20189 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6411 CAD / year

≈ 6411 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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