Overview

With four technical training terms plus one 15-week paid co-op work term, the Diploma of Heavy Duty Truck Technology from British Columbia Institute of Technology provides more time spent per topic than traditional heavy duty truck apprenticeship training.

Courses are delivered in-class, online, and in the shop, just as they are by major employers in the industry. This innovative program includes management courses to ensure you are ready for high-demand positions as well as advancement opportunities.

Major manufacturers ensure students learn on the latest technologies and support our training by sharing their online course materials as well as specific engines and products. In-depth diagnostic skills are achieved through this program, going beyond the National Red Seal Occupational Standards and BC curriculum with courses including electric vehicle propulsion, fuel cells, power generation, A/C motor control, and mobile refrigeration.

Career

Be ready for a career with major industry employers in a variety of positions, which could include:

Red Seal heavy duty or commercial transport technician
generator technician
parts person
service advisor
roles in service management

This program will fast track your career. If you have some mechanical experience and work history, an ability to relate to highly technical content, and a desire to engage with industry, this is the program you have been looking for.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Occupational Skills

Brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical

Frames, Steering, Suspension

Trailer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Delta, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 152 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

International applicants will be considered for the July 26, 2022 intake. Applications are currently being accepted.

International applicants must complete the following steps:

Meet the above entrance requirements and submit your application.

Receive notice of conditional acceptance to the program.

Complete ACES 0100 – Applied Technical Literacy (70%) prior to program start. BCIT Admissions will enrol you in this course and communicate the details in your conditional acceptance letter.

A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24454 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

9372 CAD / year

≈ 9372 CAD / year

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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