Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals for careers as heavy-duty mechanics, who work on a range of equipment in industries such as transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, construction, and agriculture. Mechanics may work indoors or outdoors, and must be comfortable with both sophisticated electronics and heavy machinery. The program includes hands-on problem-solving and training in the use of various equipment.

Program Outline

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This career is suited for people who enjoy hands on problem solving. Tradespeople working in the heavy mechanical trades need to be comfortable working with a range of equipment, from sophisticated electronics to heavy tracks and hydraulic parts. Mechanics and technicians may work indoors in a shop or plant, outdoors where equipment is being used, or a combination of both. Heavy duty mechanics may be employed by equipment owners and operators, or by independent service companies who do maintenance and repairs for customers. Industries in which heavy-duty mechanics are critical include: Transportation and trucking Forestry Mining Oil and Gas Construction Agriculture Heavy-duty mechanics might work indoors in a shop or plant, outdoors where equipment is being used, or a combination of both.