Graduates will identify basic heavy duty equipment power system problems, to inspect and test basic heavy duty equipment components and systems, and use a variety of test equipment and schematics to support heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance.

For program information:
John Ikola
705-235-3211 ext. 2196
ikolaj@northern.on.ca

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may work in the heavy duty equipment industry as trainees or apprentice mechanics carrying out maintenance on mobile heavy equipment in forestry, mining, etc.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester I
EL1120 Electrical and Electronics I
EN1592 Communication Fundamentals
GN1033 Health and Safety
HD1166 Trade Practices and Applications I
IN1092 Computer Methods - Trades Software
MA1002 Mathematics and Precision Measurement I
MP1005 Engines I
WE1092 Welding I

Semester II
EN1582 Applied Communications I
HD2003 Fluid Power I
HD2004 Fuels I
MA2022 Mathematics and Precision Measurement II
PT2004 Power Trains I
WE2092 Welding II
HD3006 Steering, Suspension and Breaks