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Heavy Equipment<br />
Mechanic<br />
Pre-Employment<br />
t. 867.668.8760<br />
smt@yukoncollege.yk.ca<br />
Credential: CERTIFICATE<br />
Credits: vocational program<br />
Duration: 17 weeks<br />
Program Overview<br />
The objective of this program is to<br />
provide students with:<br />
• Theoretical trade knowledge which,<br />
together with hands-on shop<br />
experience, will enable students<br />
to go on to train for employment<br />
as capable and knowledgeable<br />
apprentices and entry-level workers<br />
in the trade.<br />
• Acquisition of safety skills and<br />
awareness.<br />
• The ability to apply mathematical<br />
concepts to the heavy equipment<br />
field.<br />
Admission Requirements<br />
• Math 11 (Applications, Principles,<br />
or Pre-Calculus) and English 11;<br />
OR<br />
• Mature Student Status with<br />
acceptable scores on <strong>College</strong><br />
Assessments or the GED® test;<br />
OR<br />
• pass Level A Trades Entrance<br />
Other Requirements<br />
• good physical condition<br />
• good hand/eye co-ordination<br />
• suitable work clothes<br />
• steel-toed work shoes<br />
Required Courses:<br />
FA 003: First Aid and CPR<br />
HET 100: Industrial Safety<br />
HET 101: Hydraulics<br />
HET 102: Shop and Power Tool Orientation<br />
HET 103: Steering and Suspension<br />
HET 104: Brakes I – Hydraulic and Electric<br />
HET 105: Brakes II – Air<br />
HET 106: Electricity and Electronics<br />
HET 107: Trailer Systems<br />
HET 108: Safe Use of Oxyacetylene<br />
TDG 001: Transportation of Dangerous Goods<br />
WHMS 001: Workplace Hazard Material<br />
Information Systems<br />
General Outcomes<br />
• Demonstrate competencies in<br />
job safety skills and awareness of<br />
workplace hazards.<br />
• Acquire practical hands-on<br />
experience with a variety of<br />
stationary and portable power<br />
tools.<br />
• Complete the theoretical<br />
requirements for Level 1<br />
Heavy Equipment Technician<br />
Apprenticeship programs.<br />
• Provide an opportunity to write<br />
the Heavy Equipment Technician<br />
Apprenticeship Level 1 exam.<br />
• Acquire skills and knowledge to<br />
make a successful transition to an<br />
entry-level position in the heavy<br />
equipment field.<br />
• Demonstrate the ability to apply<br />
mathematical concepts to the<br />
heavy equipment field.<br />
Graduation Requirements<br />
In order to graduate, students must<br />
successfully complete all courses in<br />
the program and maintain an overall<br />
C average (70%). Graduates of the<br />
program will receive a <strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
certificate.<br />
Students may also be offered technical<br />
credit towards a <strong>Yukon</strong> apprenticeship<br />
and the opportunity to write the Heavy<br />
Equipment Technician Level 1 (firstyear)<br />
exam.<br />
www.archbould.com<br />
shcool of Mining<br />
and technology<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2012/13<br />
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca<br />
Ayamdigut Campus toll free: 1.800.661.0504 Admissions: 867.668.8710<br />
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