Category: Training

City:  Fairview Province/State:  Alberta College WebSite: http://www.gprc.ab.ca Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment • Parts Technician Heavy Equipment, and Parts Technician Apprenticeship Program Summary: Apprenticeship is a method of gaining the expertise needed to become a skilled tradesperson. This is done through a combination of on-the-job and classroom training. Typically, apprentices train for four years (although this… Continue reading Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC)

City:  Vancouver Province/State: British Columbia College WebSite: http://www.vcc.bc.ca/ Mechanic Programs: Heavy Truck • Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment and Commercial Transport Pre-Apprenticeship Program Summary: This program originated in 1949 at the Vancouver Vocational Institute. In 1983, the program moved to new facilities at the Broadway campus. For over fifty years the program has placed highly trained graduates… Continue reading Vancouver Community College

City: Prescott Province/State: Arizona College Website: http://www.yc.edu/ Programs of Study: Diesel ♦ Heavy Equipment Associate of Applied Science – Diesel Technician Program Summary: This program offers two options for completion: Option A: Diesel Technician – prepares the student to enter the diesel mechanics field as an entry-level apprentice diesel technician. Option B: Mining Diesel Technician… Continue reading Yavapai College

City: Saint-Romuald Province/State: Quebec Website: http://www.csdn.qc.ca Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment & Heavy Truck Heavy Equipment Program Summary: Application of the principles of electricity and electronics Checking and replacing the engine Repair of management, the cylinder block, the semi-automatic transmission and hydrostatic The repair of pneumatic Repair of hydraulic system components Internship I and II (60… Continue reading CFMVL St. Romuald

City: Toronto Province/State: Ontario College Website: http://www.centennialcollege.ca Mechanic Programs: Truck & Coach • Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Program Summary: This program will prepare students for exciting futures as skilled professionals in the heavy equipment field. The in-school training, combined with practical on-the-job experience gained in the co-op work placement provides an excellent start to an… Continue reading Centennial College

City:  Fort McMurray Province/State:  Alberta College WebSite: http://www.keyano.ca/ Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment FINNtech – Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma Program Summary: Keyano is pleased to introduce a new collaborative program with Finning.  This 20 month diploma program will allow students to acquire first hand theory and technical training focused on Caterpillar equipment. Each successful applicant will… Continue reading Keyano College

City:  Nanaimo Province/State:  British Columbia College WebSite: http://www.viu.ca/index.asp Mechanic Programs: Heavy Truck • Heavy Equipment   Heavy Equipment and Heavy Truck Program Summary: This 10 month Entry Level Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics Program prepares students with the skills and knowledge they will need to find a position as Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Apprentice. The program… Continue reading Vancouver Island University

City: Blairsville State/Province: Pennsylvania College Website: http://www.wyotech.edu/campus/blairsville Programs: Diesel & Truck Advanced Diesel Program Summary: The objective of our Advanced Diesel program is to provide students with the training to repair and diagnose problems on diesel engines. Students work on Peterbilt and Kenworth heavy-duty trucks and learn to inspect, repair, and perform preventive maintenance. Students… Continue reading Wyotech

City: Coolridge State/Province: Arizona Programs of Study: Diesel ♦ Heavy Equipment Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology A.A.S Program Summary: Prepares students for employment as diesel and heavy equipment technicians. The program is a Caterpillar Center for Excellence; however, students receive training applicable for all types of diesel equipment. Semester Hours: 75 Program Contact Details: Phone:… Continue reading Central Arizona College

City: Sept-Iles Province/State: Quebec Website: http://www2.inforoutefpt.org/guide/det_centre_sec.asp?QCode=792440&QRegion=9&QProg=5055&QPubId=5055 Mechanic Programs: Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Program Summary: Acquire knowledge and develop skills and attitudes required to verify, to disassemble, repair, reassemble and adjust the standards and hydraulic clutches, transmissions regular and semi-automatic, hydraulic brakes, the steering boxes, the steering clutches, suspension and drive shafts for tractors, graders, Bouteux,… Continue reading CFPA W. Gagne