This course includes the Worker’s Compensation Act outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and its applicability to the automotive and heavy mechanical workplace. Topics include the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), WHMIS labels, shop emergency equipment and fire control.

This course covers basic oxyacetylene, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW ) welding procedures and safety practices.

This course introduces students to the characteristics of sheet metal, types of sheet metal damage, sheet metal tools and equipment, and minor sheet metal damage repair.

This course includes procedures and processes for safe preparation and application of refinish coatings.

This course will enable students to combine the skills developed in Workplace Safety, Basic Welding Procedures, Basic Sheet Metal Repair, and Automotive Refinishing to use hands on practical skills for the creation of a soapbox racer.

This course includes procedures required for the safe starting and stopping of heavy equipment and basic operation.

This course includes applicable regulations, safe forklift operation and IVES forklift certification.

This course includes principles, inspection and repair of gasoline internal combustion engines. Topics include service and repair of gaskets and seals, initial start-up and break-in, inspection of engine components, manufacturer’s procedures and engine leaks.

This course focuses on general automotive maintenance procedures. Topics include lubricants and fluids, belts, hoses, wheels, and tires. As well as types of exterior lamps, body trim and hardware.

This course will introduce students to the British Columbia apprenticeship system. Topics will include pre-requisites for entry to each of the five trades included in this program as well the creation of a transition plan for students interested in pursuing a specific trades pathway.