Training – Heavy-Duty Road Vehicle Mechanics

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program trains mechanics to maintain and repair heavy-duty road vehicles. The mechanics work mainly for transport companies, truck dealers and excavation companies.

Duration : 1 800 Hours

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Contractors or supervisors, mechanical trades

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

Mechanics

Car, truck and bus repairers

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau
Drummondville, Centre-du-Québec
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DURATION : 21 Months
CLASSES START : September 30 2025
COSTS : 46 068,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Portages-de-l'Outaouais - Immeuble Asticou

Portages-de-l'Outaouais - Immeuble Asticou
Gatineau, Outaouais
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DURATION : 22 Months
CLASSES START : February 24 2026
COSTS : 38 100,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Lac-Abitibi

Centre de formation professionnelle Lac-Abitibi
La Sarre, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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DURATION : 18 Months
CLASSES START : September 02 2025
COSTS : 30 000,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir
Rivière-du-Loup, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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DURATION : 22 Months
CLASSES START : August 29 2025
COSTS : 47 480,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Équip. Motorisé

Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Équip. Motorisé
Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 17 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2025
COSTS : 43 144,60 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Carrefour Formation Mauricie - Formation professionnelle

Carrefour Formation Mauricie - Formation professionnelle
Shawinigan, Mauricie
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DURATION : 22 Months
CLASSES START : September 02 2025
COSTS : 39 736,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Gérin-Lajoie

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Gérin-Lajoie
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Montérégie
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DURATION : 20 Months
CLASSES START : March 17 2025
COSTS : 43 692,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Perform preventive and corrective mechanical work.
Inspect heavy-duty vehicles to identify, find the cause and the source of operating problems.
Perform repairs, replace parts, make adjustments and perform operating tests.

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process

Prevent occupational health and safety and environmental protection risks

Find technical information about heavy-duty road vehicles

Repair power distribution systems

Do shop work

Inspect hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Do general maintenance work on diesel injection systems and engine brakes

105

Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems

120

Establish interpersonal relationships at work

Repair and replace wheels and their components

Maintain and repair charging and starting systems

Perform heating, welding and cutting operations

Inspect electrical and electronic systems

Tune up diesel engines

105

Repair transmission systems

120

Maintain and replace automatic transmissions

Repair hydraulic components on heavy-duty road vehicles

Maintain and repair suspensions, frames and fifth wheels

Repair cab components, accessories and electrical circuits

Repair diesel engines

120

Inspect and replace diesel engines

Maintain and repair hydraulic power-assist steering systems

Perform routine periodic maintenance on heavy-duty road vehicles

Enter the labour force

135

Heavy-duty road vehicle mechanics

Mechanics

Car, truck and bus repairers