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Construction Equipment Mechanics

Code 5831
DiplomaDVS
SectorMotorized Equipment Maintenance (10)
Number of credits120
Length of training1800 hours
StatusProgram approuved in 2011.
No educational organization is currently offering this program
Note(s)
This program is offered in French: 
5331 - Mécanique d'engins de chantier
  • Objectives and targeted professions
  • Admission conditions
  • Program content

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.

Targeted professions (find out more about a trade or an occupation on Québec.ca)

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (7301)
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (7312)

Job titles

mechanics foreman/woman
construction equipment mechanic

Admission conditions

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
OR
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

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites
Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)632-306 ou (630-316)----

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
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