Construction Equipment Mechanics

Code	5831
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Motorized Equipment Maintenance
Length of training	1800 hours
Number of credits	120
Status	Program approuved in 2011.

This program is offered in French:
5331 - Mécanique d'engins de chantier

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Program Objectives

The Construction Equipment Mechanics program aims to train people to perform routine periodic maintenance and mechanical work, to inspect and target mechanical problems on construction equipment, find technical information, perform repairs, replacements, adjustments and perform equipment tests.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
851-211	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
851-212	Avoid health, safety and environmental hazards	30	2
851-213	Find technical information about construction equipment	45	3
851-215	Do workshop work	75	5
851-225	Perform heating, welding and cutting operations	75	5
851-232	Establish interpersonal relationships at work	30	2
851-236	Inspect hydraulic and pneumatic systems	90	6
851-246	Inspect electrical and electronic systems	90	6
851-256	Inspect wheels and repair power brake systems	90	6
851-266	Repair clutches and traction systems	90	6
851-274	Maintain and repair charging and starting systems	60	4
851-284	Repair electrical circuits and cab accessories	60	4
851-287	Do general maintenance work on diesel injection systems and engine brakes	105	7
851-288	Tune up diesel engines	120	8
851-294	Inspect and replace diesel engines	60	4
851-298	Repair diesel engines	120	8
851-304	Repair transmission systems	60	4
851-308	Repair hydraulic components on construction equipment	120	8
851-315	Maintain hydrostatic transmissions	75	5
851-318	Repair and maintain semiautomatic and automatic transmissions	120	8
851-323	Repair and maintain steering systems	45	3
851-326	Perform routine periodic maintenance on construction equipment	90	6
851-329	Enter the work force	135	9
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	-	-

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Construction Equipment Mechanic

Construction equipment mechanics repair diesel engines, brakes, transmissions and any other defective system. More specifically, they repair tracks and traction systems, and adjust and program hydraulic controls for machine operators. This is a job for those who have an analytical mind and enjoy problem solving. A job as a construction equipment mechanic requires manual skills and a diligent, methodical personality.