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1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 0M6| Phone: 604-939-9201| Contact Us
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Learning for a Lifetime
Motorcycle Mechanic

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PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS: 
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to research this trades training opportunity to ensure it is the correct trades program for their career and educational goals. It is taught at the post secondary level (to provincial and national certification standards), so expectations are set higher than a normal high school class.

Application Process/Steps​

  • November 1 - (pre) Spring Break
    • look over all th e information below and in the right column - get a good
       understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment,    reading, math, training, etc
      • if you have no questions, please apply for the program(s)
      • still have questions?  book an appointment to talk to the Principal Benjamin King, to learn more: Booking App
    • student competes the SD43 application (top link in the right column)
    • submits to your high school counselor (usually in gr 11 for the gr 12 school year)  
  • (post) Spring Break - late April
    • personal interview/conversation with district coordinator 
  • mid-May into June
    • students are conditionally accepted (or not) into programs (notified by email) 
    • applicable enrolment at the training site is made (by district coordinator)
    • counselors will adjust timetables accordingly for following school year

Students: feel free to contact Benjamin via email ( bking@sd43.bc.ca) or text/call (778-984-1354) at any time during the application process



Time Commitment
  • 2 intakes:  early September and early February
  • 2 weeks long (no Spring Break for February intake)
  • 5 days a week:  Monday to Friday
  • 7.30am to 2.00pm

Student Eligibility​

  • limited to 1 (maybe 2) Coquitlam SD43 students per intake
  • students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
  • students must begin a program prior to June 30 in th​eir graduation year
    • ex 1:  a grade 12's program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a grade 12 student​ to participate in
    • ex 2:  a program will begin in September after a grade 12 has graduated - this is not okay and that ​current grade 12s should not apply as they will not be accepted
  • unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students" ​​

Student Cost

  • tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $400 for course materials, textbook, resources, etc

Location​​ & Transportation

  • BCIT "Burnaby Campus" - 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
  • Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
    • Skytrain is the best transportation option
      (Skytrain to Brentwood Mall, transfer to bus​)

Pre-Requisites

  • plan to complete Language Arts 12
  • good literacy and numeracy skills
  • excellent attendance + lates record while in high school

Skills + Attributes​

  • passion for working on a variety of small engines (motorcycles, ATVs, etc)
  • attention to detail​


 

Have questions about this program?
Book a meeting with ​Ben King
Principal of Trades & Transitions

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 0M6
604-939-9201 604-939-7828