certificate program

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – Mechanic Level 1

Pre-Apprenticeship Training is a pathway to apprenticeship for skilled trades. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – Mechanic Level 1 in-class certification, and will be eligible for apprenticeships targeted toward the mining industry.

How to apply

Your Career Path

Pre-Apprenticeship Training is a pathway to apprenticeship for skilled trades. If you’re interested in working in a trade but don’t have the skills or experience to get a job as an apprentice, you can apply for this training free of any tuition – costs for textbooks, personal protective equipment, tools, travel and lodging are covered.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – Mechanic Level 1 in-class certification, and will be eligible for mechanical apprenticeships targeted toward the mining industry.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician:

Level 1 Curriculum Standard

Trade Practices
Fluid Power Systems
Engine Systems
Electrical Systems
Fuel Systems
Drive Train Systems
Wheel End Assemblies and Brake Systems

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Program Information

Program Length: 8 Weeks
Start Date: May 15th 2023^*
Tuition Fees: If you’re interested in becoming a Mechanic, but don’t have the skills or experience to get a job as an apprentice, you can apply for this training free of any tuition – costs for textbooks, personal protective equipment, tools, travel and lodging are covered.

*start dates are subject to change

Documentation and Admission

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, must be of Indigenous descent and 18 years of age or older.

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Delivery Model

TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
8 weeks

In-class delivery or online delivery or combination thereof
Mining Essentials
WHMIS
Standard First Aid / CPR
Mental Health First Aid
Common Core
Level 1 Industrial Mechanical in-class training

This project is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration Training and Skills Development.

Curriculum

Apprenticeship Training Journey

The whole process to becoming a certified tradesperson normally takes three to five years. It includes a number of in-class training sessions, along with significant job training.

After completing the Pre-Apprenticeship Training program, apprentices with Level 1 training certificates can continue with traditional apprenticeship or can be transferred to colleges for co-op diplomas and continue on the job training.

After finishing the required training hours for the trade, students are eligible to take the licensing exams, and become certified journeypersons.

Level 1 in-class training will be provided using Oshki-Wenjack’s mobile trades training lab, a fully equipped 53-foot expandable trailer for carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, mechanical, and millwright trades training.