The designed to give you basic training in two high demand mechanical trades at once. Heavy duty equipment technicians work on large mobile equipment bulldozers, cranes, graders, loaders, and earthmovers used in construction, mining, forestry and more. Truck and transport mechanics work on trucks, buses and highway transport vehicles for dealers, garages, and transportation companies. You will learn the skills necessary to assemble, repair, service, and maintain all types of heavy equipment and truck/transport vehicles. Learn from experienced industry trained instructors in our trades shop where you will receive an education placing you at the forefront of the technical curve. A two week work experience component in an industrial setting will build on your practical skills and knowledge.
Career Path
Start your career in an equipment dealership, transportation company, public transit operation, service and rental company. There are also hands on jobs in construction, forestry, mining and oil and gas industries, as well as opportunities to move into sales, marketing and management.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Suncrest College below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Suncrest College accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.