Diesel Engine Mechanic
Diesel-Engine Mechanics install, repair and maintain all diesel internal-combustion engines and components used in transport, construction and marine industries. They may use computerized diagnostic equipment to test, adjust and repair engines and associated components.
Diesel engines are known for their hard work, and because of that are found in hard working vehicles like buses, large trucks, boats, bulldozers, dump trucks, cranes, and even some light duty trucks and cars.
A Heavy Mechanical Foundation program can jump-start your career without employer sponsorship by supplying the knowledge and skills to enter directly at Apprenticeship Level 2, after 36 weeks of training (refer to SkilledTradesBC for alternative pathways into the occupation).
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Recommendations
Recommended education: Grade 10 or equivalent (Grade 12 is preferred), including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.
The Apprenticeship Program comprises Levels 1-to-2 of progressive technical training, with Level 1 taking ten weeks (300 hours) and Level 2 taking eight weeks (240 hours) to complete. In addition, apprentices are required to accumulate 3,000 hours of work-based training.
This trade shares common Levels 1 and 2 training with other Heavy Equipment Service trades, and thus, may be referred to as “Heavy Mechanical Trades” in our schedules.
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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 03 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Apr 08 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Apr 22 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Apr 22 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | May 20 2025–Jul 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | May 26 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | May 26 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | May 27 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | May 27 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jun 02 2025–Jul 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jun 24 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jul 02 2025–Aug 22 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Aug 05 2025–Sep 26 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Aug 05 2025–Oct 10 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Aug 11 2025–Oct 03 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 11 2025–Oct 03 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 18 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Sep 02 2025–Nov 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Oct 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 08 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Diesel Engine Mechanic | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 14 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 14 2025–Dec 05 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 20 2025–Dec 11 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 28 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 05 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 05 2026–Mar 12 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 05 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Diesel Engine Mechanic | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 05 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 05 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 06 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 06 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 03 2026–Mar 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 16 2026–Apr 10 2026 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 23 2026–Apr 17 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 23 2026–May 01 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 09 2026–May 15 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 10 2026–May 01 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 16 2026–May 07 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 17 2026–May 22 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 23 2026–May 15 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 30 2026–May 21 2026 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 31 2026–May 22 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 06 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Mar 14 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 07 2025–Feb 28 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 14 2025–Mar 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Feb 03 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 11 2025–Apr 04 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 17 2025–Apr 10 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 18 2025–Apr 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 03 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 18 2025–May 09 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 24 2025–May 16 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 31 2025–May 22 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Apr 08 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Apr 22 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Apr 22 2025–Jun 13 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | May 20 2025–Jul 11 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | May 26 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | May 26 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | May 27 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | May 27 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jun 02 2025–Jul 25 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jun 24 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jul 02 2025–Aug 22 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Aug 05 2025–Sep 26 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Aug 05 2025–Oct 10 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Aug 11 2025–Oct 03 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 11 2025–Oct 03 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Aug 18 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Fort St. John | Sep 02 2025–Nov 07 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades - Levels 1-3 HL | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Oct 23 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Sep 02 2025–Oct 24 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Sep 08 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Diesel Engine Mechanic | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 14 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 14 2025–Dec 05 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Oct 20 2025–Dec 11 2025 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Oct 27 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Oct 28 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Jan 05 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 05 2026–Mar 12 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Jan 05 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Diesel Engine Mechanic | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Jan 05 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Jan 05 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Duty Apprenticeship Training | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 06 2026–Mar 13 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Jan 06 2026–Feb 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Feb 03 2026–Mar 27 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 16 2026–Apr 10 2026 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 23 2026–Apr 17 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Feb 23 2026–May 01 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades (HDEM, CTM, DEM, TTT) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Mar 09 2026–May 15 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Apprentice | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 10 2026–May 01 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Mar 16 2026–May 07 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 17 2026–May 22 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Mar 23 2026–May 15 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Group Trades | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Mar 30 2026–May 21 2026 | Heavy Duty Mechanic (New Format) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | Annacis Island | Mar 31 2026–May 22 2026 | Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship (TTT, TTM, HDET, DEM) |