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overview
Commercial transport mechanics rebuild, overhaul, recondition, repair and maintain motorized commercial truck, bus and road transport equipment. They also employ logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
The Program
This entry-level program provides you with the theoretical understanding as well as practical skills needed to become proficient in basic mechanical maintenance of commercial transport and passenger vehicles. You will become familiar with tune-ups and general servicing of commercial vehicles as well as the disassembly/reassembly of such vehicle parts as engine, transmission, clutch, differential, brakes and suspension systems.
program entry
Entrance requirements
- English 10
- One of the following math requirements:
- Any Math 10
- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10
- Foundations of Mathematics 10
- Pre-Calculus 10
BCIT Trades Pre-entry Test is acceptable for high school requirements. Check for acceptable equivalent courses taught in BC high schools.
Grade 12 is recommended by the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Please refer to the ITA website for current apprenticeship prerequisite information.
Students who wish to attend apprentice technical training must be registered as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority.
Note: A valid BC Class 7N or Class 5 driver's licence is a standard program requirement.
Potential students with medical or physical disabilities should contact the Disability Resource Centre to arrange an interview with the institute's rehabilitation specialist at 604-451-6963 (telephone interview is acceptable for out of town applicants).
Trades Discovery
The Trades Discovery General and Trades Discovery for Women are full-time programs designed to prepare participants to successfully enter and complete a Trades Training program.
Please note: As this program is also offered in a high school setting applicants who will be attending this setting will be required to undergo a criminal record check. Applicants can contact their local police department to obtain the appropriate forms. Please be aware that the outcome of the criminal record check may influence your acceptability at this site.
Apply to program
Submit an application: online or by mail.
Scheduled intakes
January and May
*Scheduled intakes are subject to change
Application processing
Continual intake program with applications processed throughout the year. Applications are wait-listed (first-come, first-served).
costs & supplies
Books and supplies
$718 (general estimated cost, subject to change)
CSA approved safety glasses and footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots.
courses
Class hours
0700–1330, Monday through Friday
Program matrix
| Required Courses: |
Credits |
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CTMX 1200 |
Use Safe Work Practices
This course is designed to familiarize you with the safe operation of vehicles and auxiliary equipment and how WorkSafeBC regulations apply to your workplace environment. |
2.5 |
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CTMX 1202 |
Commercial Trans Repair Trade
This course is designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills related to employee and employer relationship, expectations and responsibilities. |
0.5 |
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CTMX 1204 |
Process Technical Information
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to sketch simple orthographic, isometric and working drawings. You will also develop basic computer skills needed for writing reports and keeping records of parts and service. |
3.0 |
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CTMX 1206 |
Use Hand Tools/Shop Equipment
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify, describe and use shop tools and equipment. |
3.0 |
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CTMX 1208 |
Lift Loads
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify material handling equipment and procedures to move, lift and hoist various loads. |
1.5 |
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CTMX 1210 |
Use Fastenings and Fittings
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify and use the correct procedures for attaching fittings to various types of hoses, pipes, and tubing used in the industry. |
1.0 |
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CTMX 1212 |
Cut/Weld/Braze/Solder Metals
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify metals, oxy-acetylene components and equipment to cut, weld and braze mild steels. |
2.0 |
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CTMX 1214 |
Service Air Operated Equipment
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service air-operated equipment. |
2.0 |
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CTMX 1216 |
Service Winches/ Aux Equipment
A course designed to familiarize you with the construction, operation and service of auxiliary equipment such as winches, power take-offs, dump boxes, tailgate lifts and fifth wheels. |
1.0 |
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CTMX 1218 |
Service Brake Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to describe the safe operation of hydraulic, air, power-assist, parking and anti-lock braking systems, and to prepare you for air brake certification. |
7.0 |
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CTMX 1220 |
Service Hydraulic Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service and repair components of hydraulic systems such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and seals. |
5.0 |
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CTMX 1222 |
Overhaul Diesel Engines
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to diagnose engine problems, including the removal/disassembly, assembly, and adjustment of engines. |
6.0 |
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CTMX 1224 |
Use Lubricants and Fluids
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills related to the safe handling of lubricants for performing routine maintenance of vehicles. |
0.5 |
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CTMX 1226 |
Service Engine Support Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to service cooling, lubrication, and air induction/exhaust systems. |
2.5 |
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CTMX 1228 |
Service Gas/Alternate Fuel Sys
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding of the components, operation and construction of various fuel supply systems and gain practical skills needed to perform minor maintenance of electronic fuel injection systems. |
1.0 |
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CTMX 1230 |
Service Diesel Fuel Systems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills related to the diagnosis and maintenance of mechanical and electronic diesel fuel systems. |
0.5 |
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CTMX 1232 |
Service Elect/Electronic Sys
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to identify common electrical and electronic components in order to test and service them. |
7.5 |
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CTMX 1234 |
Service Drive Axel/Drive Lines
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to maintain and service drive train and axle components. |
2.5 |
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CTMX 1236 |
Service Standard Transmissions
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to remove and install a transmission and clutch assembly. |
2.5 |
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CTMX 1238 |
Prepare for Employment
A course designed to prepare you for employment in a competitive labour market. |
1.0 |
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CTMX 1240 |
Service Bearings and Seals
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to remove, inspect and install loads on bearings. |
0.5 |
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CTMX 1242 |
Tires/Wheels/Suspen/Steering
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to maintain and service tires, wheels, suspension, steering, and gears. |
5.0 |
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CTMX 1244 |
Solve Mathematical Problems
A course designed to provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, roots, and powers. Also included are simple formulas, metric measurement, and problems involving perimeter area and volume. |
1.0 |
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CTMX 1246 |
Apply Science Concepts
A course designed to familiarize you with factors affecting energy, and to provide you with the knowledge to explain properties of thermal energy as they relate to simple machines and their operation. |
1.0 |
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| Total Credits: |
60.0 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if
they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's
Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
program details
Program length
30 weeks, full-time
Grading
A minimum grade of 70% is required in each end-of-line test to pass each course. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program.
Continue your education
Students who complete the Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation program will receive technical training credit for Module 1 and 800 work-based hours credit towards completion of the Commercial Transport Apprenticeship program. Successful completion of the Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation program is a prerequisite for the Commercial Transport Apprenticeship program unless exempted at the request of the sponsor.
Industry training authority
BCIT transfers to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) the student's name, contact information, Personal Education Number (PEN), and the name and date of the completed ITA Foundation or Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) program. This information is used for the purposes of tracking successful completions in order to grant credit towards apprenticeship where applicable, and communicating with trainees to promote continuation in an apprenticeship program.
graduating & jobs
Job Opportunities
This training in commercial transport mechanics prepares you for entry-level employment.
Graduates of this program are encouraged to seek formal apprenticeships in the industry.
Graduate employment outcomes
The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2007-2009 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2006-2008 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
As BCIT strives to keep our programs current, programs and courses are subject to change without notice.
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