Course ID: HETA105
Name: AIR BRAKES
Hours: 70
Credits: 3
TBD
Your future service.
This entry level program will introduce you to electronics, hydraulics, brake systems, air brakes, safety and more. The program is 16 weeks in length, conveniently offered through a blended method: 12 weeks of online theory followed by four weeks of face-to-face practical training in our shop. In the Heavy Equipment Technician shop, you'll get experience using our current hydraulic, air brake and electrical training aids.
Career Potential
Heavy equipment technicians are typically employed by specialized repair shops or companies that own or lease heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, agriculture, mining, materials hauling and transportation industries. An experienced journeyperson may find opportunities to advance into supervisor or service manager positions.
Credentials
Certificate
Admission Requirements
Recommended:
English 30-2
Math 30-3
Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30
Minimum:
English 20-2
Math 20-3
Science 10 or Entrance Exam (AIT)
Transferability N/A
Program Start/End Dates
Winter Offering - January 9, 2023 - April 28, 2023
Location
Lac La Biche Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 17, 2022
| Tuition | $2391.20 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Total | $2,640.87 |
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2020 - 2021
Audit Fee - 50% of Course Fee
Document re-issuance Fee - such as, student ID, meal card, certificates etc. (Non-refundable)
Fee is per document - $10
GED Exam Fee (refundable if writing is cancelled)
Writing Fee - $200
Re-write Fee - $190
Invigilation Fee (Non-refundable)
Administration Fee - $25
Invigilation Fee per hour - $25
Prior Learning Assessment Fee (Non refundable)
Cost recovery, minimum $250/course
Supplemental/Deferred Exams (Non-refundable) - $25
Transcript Evaluation Fee - not applicable to dual credit high schools (non-refundable)
External Advanced Credit - $50
Transcript Fee - $10
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $500
Paramedicine - $1500
Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
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