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Diesel Engine Mechanic

The Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM) apprenticeship program requires time spent on the job and in-school training. A Diesel Engine Mechanic trainee must complete a two-year program including workplace and in-school hours of training as follows:
  • Technical Training: 2 levels, 540 hours Registration in the following levels of training at BCIT: 
    • Level 1, 2 Heavy Mechanical Trades (HMT) Note: Registration in this trade will be at the ITA only. Apprentices complete the HMT levels at BCIT.
  • Work based training: 3,000 hours
After completion of training, a passing grade on the interprovincial exam will result in the ITA Certificate of Qualification (Diesel Engine Mechanic) and a Certificate of Apprenticeship (BC). Please visit the Industry Training Authority (ITA) website for more detailed information.

Heavy Mechanical Trades Common Core

Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (HMT) Levels 1, 2 and 3 are common core for the following programs:
  • Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM): Levels 1, 2
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET): Level 1, 2, 3
  • Truck and Transport Mechanic (TTM): Level 1, 2, 3
  • Transport Trailer Technician (TTT): Level 1
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