Nova Scotia Community College offers Cert in Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair, a certificate in Sport and Exercise Science programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per total (CAD 3,800 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Sport and Exercise Science
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / total
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Heavy Duty Equipment / Truck and Transport Repair at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year certificate program that prepares students for careers as Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Agricultural Equipment Technicians, or Truck and Transport Mechanics. Coursework builds entry-level skills for servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial trucks, transport vehicles, and heavy-duty and agricultural equipment, covering foundational welding, electrical systems, hydraulics, braking systems, and workplace safety training required across these related trades. A part-time study option delivered over two years, combining online and in-class courses, is also available. The program suits students interested in heavy equipment and transport vehicle repair; applicants require a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, and international applicants must meet country-specific diploma equivalency and English language requirements.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country per NSCC's international requirements documentation, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall (pre-January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.
