Program Overview

HMTA300 Heavy Mechanical Trades Level 3

Overview

HMTA300 Heavy Mechanical Trades Level 3 is a 180-contact-hour course that includes two paths: Truck and Transport Mechanics and Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians.

Truck and Transport Mechanics

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, including:

• Fuel systems
• Brake systems
• Steering and suspension systems
• Transmission systems
• Emission control and exhaust systems
• Cooling and climate control systems

Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians

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, as well as on buses and large trucks.

Restrictions and Prerequisites

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

Course Details

• Lecture Hours: 90
• Shop Hours: 90

Program Information

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.