Program Overview

HMTF102 Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

Program Overview

The Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required for a career in the heavy mechanical trades industry. The program includes four paths: Truck and Transport Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Diesel Engine Mechanic, and Transport Trailer Technician.

Program Description

Students will learn the basics of service and repair of brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, suspension, steering, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, and trailer service and repair. The program starts with instruction in safe work practices, including identification and safe use of shop tools, and progresses through all areas of transport and heavy equipment repair fundamentals.

Program Objectives

The program prepares students for the Heavy Mechanical Apprentice level 2.

Program Details

• Lecture Hours: 383
• Shop Hours: 527
• Restrictions: Must be in the Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (HMTF1)

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A more comprehensive description of the program can be found on the ITA website.

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