Full-time Certificate of Trades Training 1610ttcert

Overview

Diesel engine technicians and mechanics install, repair, maintain, and rebuild all internal combustion diesel engines and components used in transport, construction and marine.

The Program

This 30 week entry-level program provides you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to become proficient in basic diesel engine maintenance and overhaul procedures. You will learn to disassemble, rebuild and reassemble diesel engines; replace working parts; rebuild engine blocks and components; and repair fuel, electrical and engine support systems.

Upon successful completion, you will also be awarded an SD/CB Lift-Truck Operator Certificate valid for two years and an ITA Certificate of Completion (Diesel Engine Mechanic Foundation Program).

Program Entry

Entrance requirements

BCIT Trades Pre-entry Test is acceptable for high school requirements.

High school graduation 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 drivers licence is not required to enter the program. However, it is strongly recommended in order to move vehicles in and out of the shops.

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 [PDF].

You can check the status of your application online at any time using the Student Information System.

Scheduled intakes

October each year

*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).

myCommunication

Within 2 to 3 weeks of applying to a program, you will be sent a letter in the mail confirming receipt of your application. The letter will identify your student number, BCIT e-mail address and instructions on how to login to your myBCIT account.

All official BCIT correspondence will be sent to your myBCIT account. Check myCommunication often during the application process and throughout your studies at BCIT.

You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within 2 to 8 weeks.

Costs & Supplies

Tuition fees

Please see the Fees, Payments and Refunds section of the website for more information on full-time tuition fees.

Books and supplies

$760 (general estimated cost, subject to change)

CSA approved safety glasses and footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Class hours

0700–1330, Monday through Friday

Program matrix

Required Courses: Credits
  DEMX 1202 Safe Work Practices
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2.0
  DEMX 1203 Technical Communications
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1.0
  DEMX 1206 Start, Run, Move, and Shut Down Selected Equipment
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1.0
  DEMX 1207 Mechanic's Hand and Measuring Tools
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1.5
  DEMX 1208 Mechanic's Power Tools
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1.0
  DEMX 1209 Hydraulic Systems
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2.0
  DEMX 1210 Oxyacetylene Welding
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1.0
  DEMX 1211 Arc Welding
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1.0
  DEMX 1212 Lifting and Blocking
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1.0
  DEMX 1213 Internal Combustion Engines
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1.5
  DEMX 1214 Engine Support Systems
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2.0
  DEMX 1215 Engine Block Assemblies
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10.0
  DEMX 1216 Engine Support Systems Service
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6.0
  DEMX 1217 Electrical Systems and Components
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4.0
  DEMX 1218 Emission Control Systems
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1.0
  DEMX 1219 Diesel Fuel Systems
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3.0
  DEMX 1220 Diesel Fuel Systems Service
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6.0
  DEMX 1221 Troubleshoot Diesel Engines
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6.0
  DEMX 1222 Marine Gear
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2.0
  DEMX 1223 Diesel Electronic Fuel Systems
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5.5
  DEMX 1224 Prepare for Employment
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0.5
  MEOP 1001 Forklift Operator 1 - Inexperienced
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1.0
 
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

The passing grade in each course is 70%. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program.

Program location

Great Northern Way Campus
555 Great Northern Way
Vancouver, BC

Continue your education

Students who complete the Diesel Engine Mechanic Foundation program will receive Level 1 technical training credit and 450 work-based hours credit towards apprenticeship.

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 entry-level training prepares you for employment as a diesel engine technician in manufacturing, mining, logging, transportation and construction companies. Graduates of this program are strongly 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 2009-2011 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2008-2010 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.

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