Overview
January 2021 Delivery Mode: BLENDED
- This program will be delivered during COVID-19 as a combination of online and on-campus learning.
- Faculty will notify students of when their attendance on campus will be required.
- We are putting measures in place for your safety and well-being, ensuring that all safety protocols are addressed. Please see BCIT COVID-19 Return to Operations for details on the mandatory procedures that have been implemented.
- Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.
This diploma program prepares you for apprenticeship with the latest heavy duty truck technologies (HDTT). Learn about, and work with, the future of transportation while gaining manufacturer level certifications. Courses are delivered in-class, online and in the shop, just as they are by major employers in the industry. This innovative program includes management courses to ensure you are ready for many high-demand positions and advancement opportunities.
Support from major manufacturers is achieved through study of their online course materials, specific engines and products. In depth diagnostic skills are achieved through this program, going beyond the National Red Seal Occupational Standards and B.C. curriculum with courses including: electric vehicle propulsion, fuel cells, power generation, A/C motor control and mobile refrigeration.
The program
This program has four technical training terms plus one 15-week paid co-op work term, providing more time spent per topic than traditional heavy duty truck apprenticeship training.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Heavy Duty Truck Technology Diploma and qualify for credit towards the first three levels of the technical training requirements in the provincial common core heavy mechanical trades apprenticeship: heavy duty equipment technician, truck transport mechanic, transport trailer technician, diesel engine mechanic, and up to 900 hours of time in trade requirement.
Entrance Requirements
COVID-19 Notice to Applicants
Application processing
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.
If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements, we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English Studies 12 (50%) or
- English First Peoples 12 (50%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution or
- BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment (for applicants who have two years of education in an English-speaking country only)
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (50%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (50%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- BCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment
- BCIT Mechanical Reasoning Trades Entry Assessment
- Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
Step 2: Department assessment
Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the program area when the entrance requirements are complete. Qualified applicants will be contacted to attend an informational interview with the program area.
Recommended for success
Minimum 12 months work or industry experience.
Knowledge and background in the industry is an asset.
A driver’s licence is strongly recommended in order to move vehicles in and out of the shops (a course completion requirement).
Applicants are encouraged to attend an Heavy Duty Truck Technology Information Session for additional program details.
High school graduation is recommended by the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Please refer to the ITA website for current apprenticeship prerequisite information.
Applicants with medical or physical disabilities should contact Accessibility Services to arrange an interview.
International applicants
This program is not accepting applications from international students at this time. A notification will be posted on this web page when the program is available to international applicants. View available programs
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
*Scheduled intakes are subject to change.Advanced Placement
Conditions
You may be eligible to apply to an advanced level of the program through direct entry. Please note that applications are considered based on:
- Complete applications: you must show proof that you have completed (or are registered in) all requirements to be considered.
- Competitive entry: if the number of applicants exceeds available seats, BCIT will accept those deemed to have the best opportunity for success.
- Seat availability: confirmation may not be available until approximately one week before the term begins.
Direct entry
If you have previously completed Heavy Mechanical Trades training, you may be eligible to apply for direct entry to term 2 of the Heavy Duty Truck Technology program.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Submit the following with your online application:
- Proof of meeting all general entrance requirements
- Proof of completion of one of the following:
- Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation (at any post secondary in BC) or
- ITA level 1 of Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship
Ready to submit your application? Apply now.
Questions? Review the Admissions FAQ or contact Program Advising.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Please see the Full-Time Studies Tuition & Fees page for full-time tuition fees.
Books & supplies
$900 (general estimated cost, subject to change).Courses
Class hours
0630–1430, Tuesday to FridayProgram delivery
A mixture of classroom, learning labs and workshop will be used for program delivery, with some courses including online course content. Classes run four days a week, providing the potential to work a few days weekly, and possibly accumulate additional hours towards your apprenticeship completion.Program matrix
| Term 1 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HDTT 1001 | Occupational Skills | 8.0 | |
| HDTT 1010 | Brakes | 4.0 | |
| HDTT 1020 | Hydraulics | 4.0 | |
| HDTT 1030 | Electrical | 5.0 | |
| HDTT 1040 | Frames, Steering, Suspension | 3.0 | |
| HDTT 1050 | Trailer | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 1060 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 1070 | Structural Components | 2.0 | |
| Term 2 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
| HDTT 2001 | Electrical Diagnostics | 4.0 | |
| HDTT 2010 | Engine and Supporting Systems | 11.5 | |
| HDTT 2020 | Advanced Frames, Steering and Suspension | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 2030 | Advanced Hydraulics | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 2040 | Advanced Brakes | 2.5 | |
| HDTT 2050 | Communication for the Workshop | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 2060 | Service Operations | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 2070 | Mobile Refrigeration | 4.0 | |
| Term 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
| HDTT 3001 | Powertrain | 12.0 | |
| HDTT 3010 | Detroit Diesel Engines | 1.5 | |
| HDTT 3020 | Detroit Diesel Diagnostics | 1.5 | |
| HDTT 3030 | Detroit Diesel After-Treatment | 3.0 | |
| HDTT 3040 | Power Generation | 1.5 | |
| HDTT 3050 | Cummins Engines | 2.5 | |
| HDTT 3060 | Paccar MX Engines | 3.0 | |
| HDTT 3070 | Communication Skills for the Heavy Duty Truck Industry | 2.5 | |
| HDTT 3080 | Service Management Financial Concepts | 2.5 | |
| Co-op Work Term (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
| HDTT 3990 | Co-op Work Term | 15.0 | |
| Term 4 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
| HDTT 4001 | Emerging Technologies | 13.0 | |
| HDTT 4010 | Research Technology Projects | 4.0 | |
| HDTT 4020 | Capstone Project | 6.0 | |
| HDTT 4030 | CVSE/CVSA Vehicle Inspection | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 4040 | Vehicle Software Programming | 2.0 | |
| HDTT 4050 | Prepare for Certification Exam | 1.0 | |
| HDTT 4060 | AC Motors and Control | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 135.0 | ||
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
This program runs 20 months, full time.Grading
The minimum passing grade for each course is 70 percent.
All courses must be successfully completed to recieve the credential.
Program location
Annacis Island Campus
1608 Cliveden Avenue
Delta, BC
V3M 6M2
Industry training authority
BCIT transfers the student's name, contact information, Personal Education Number (PEN), and the name and date of the completed ITA Foundation program to the Industry Training Authority (ITA). 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.
Co-operative education
450 hours of paid cooperative work integrated learning is included in this diploma. The co-op term typically occurs between terms 3 and 4.Graduating & Jobs
Be ready for a career with major industry employers in a variety of positions, which could include:
- Red Seal heavy duty or commercial transport technician
- generator technician
- parts person
- service advisor
- roles in service management
This program will fast track your career. If you have some mechanical experience and work history, an ability to relate to highly technical content, and a desire to engage with industry, this is the program you have been looking for.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Advisory committee
- Cummins Western Canada
- Cullen Western Star
- Douglas Lake Equipment
- First Truck
- Peterbilt Pacific
- Kiewit
- Coldfront
- Power West Industries
- Westerra
- Williams Machinery
Contact Us
Bruce Thompson
Chief Instructor
Bruce_Thompson@bcit.ca
604-451-6818
Tony Upton
Chief Instructor
AUpton@bcit.ca
778-331-1731
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