Program Overview

HMTA200 Heavy Mechanical Trades Level 2

(240 contact hours)

There are 3 paths included within this course. They are described in the following manner:

• Truck and Transport Mechanics diagnose, repair and service highway buses and trucks. They work for commercial transport vehicle dealers, garages and service stations. A Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic is designated as a Truck and Transport Mechanic under the Interprovincial Red Seal program. These mechanics work on the mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles. This includes the fuel, brake, steering and suspension, transmission, emission control and exhaust, and cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems.
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians overhaul, repair and service equipment such as graders, loaders, shovels, tractors, trucks, forklifts, drills, and wheeled and tracked vehicles. Working from manufacturers’ specifications, they identify and repair problems in structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems. Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians work on industrial and construction vehicles, such as mining trucks and bulldozers; on heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, materials handling, landscaping, and land clearing; as well as on buses and large trucks.
• A Diesel Engine Mechanic installs, repairs, and maintains all internal combustion diesel engines and components as used in transport, construction, and marine.

Restrictions and Prerequisites

• Must be in Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship Levels (HMTA.1 .2 or .3)
• Eligibility as indicated by the Industry Training Authority

Course Details

• Lecture Hours: 120
• Shop Hours: 120

Program Overview

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.