Construction Equipment Mechanics

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Construction Equipment Mechanics

Nunavimmi Pigiursavik Centre, Inukjuak

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

1,800 hours
no internship

Program Description

Do you enjoy using logic to identify and olve problems? Learning how construction equipment works could be for you!

You’ll be able to:

  • Perform equipment inspections, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments
  • Carry out equipment tests
  • Solve mechanical issues
  • Understand and apply safety rules

Admission requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

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.

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 of equivalent learning.

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, or recognition of equivalent learning.

What are the functional prerequisites?


  • Language of Instruction

Adult Sector: 3101-1   3102-2 (3070-3)
Youth Sector: 632-306


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.