Oil Burner Mechanic
Yukon University
Canada, Whitehorse
Oil Burner Mechanic
About
The objective of the Oil Burner Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship program is to provide students with:
- Theoretical trade knowledge which, together with hands-on shop experience, will enable students to go on to train for employment as capable and knowledgeable first-year apprentices.
- Good on-the-job safety skills and awareness.
- The ability to apply mathematical concepts to the Oil Burner Mechanic equipment field.
General outcomes
At the end of the program, students will have:
- Developed competencies in job safety skills and awareness of workplace hazards.
- Acquired practical hands-on experience with a variety of stationary and portable power tools.
- Acquired skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an entry-level position in the work force.
- Demonstrated the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the Oil Burner Mechanic field.
- Completed the theoretical and practical requirements for OBT A Apprenticeship, and the have opportunity to challenge the Oil Burner Mechanic Apprenticeship Level I exam.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students must successfully complete all parts of the program and maintain an overall "C" average (70%).
Graduates of the program will receive a Yukon University certificate.
Students may also be offered technical credit towards a Yukon apprenticeship and the opportunity to challenge the Oil Burner Mechanic Apprenticeship Level I (A/first-year) exam.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 400Application Fee
CAD 100How to Apply
Four simple steps to starting your Yukon University education.
1. Apply online for most programs
- Please refer to the program page for specific application instructions for partnership programs such as Education, Social Work and Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
2. Submit transcripts
Submit your official transcripts (mailed or email directly from your previous school). Applications without official transcripts cannot be processed.
Admissions Office
Yukon University
500 University Drive, PO Box 2799
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 5K4
Canadian applicants, please provide proof of your previous education in one of the following ways:
High school graduates
- Submit an official copy of your transcript
- Note: please be aware of all application deadlines and apply early, even though you may not yet have completed the required courses.
Grade 12 students
- Submit your transcript and a copy of your most recent report card
- Arrange to have your high school send a final transcript when it becomes available
Mature students
(19 years of age or older or 17 years of age and out of school at least one full academic year)
- Submit your high school transcript
- You may also be required to write University Assessments
3. Notice of acceptance
Once we have your application and your official transcripts (or Assessments & testing results), we will make a decision about your acceptance into the program. It can take up to four weeks to process your application once we have all supporting documents, so please ensure that we have these as soon as possible.
Letters of acceptance, along with all future correspondence, will be emailed so please be sure that you have included an up-to-date email address with your application.
4. Registration
After you have received your Letter of Acceptance into the program, you still need to register for your courses. This does not happen automatically. You need to talk to a Program Advisor to choose your courses.
Learn more about completing your enrolment
Oil Burner Mechanic
Yukon University
Canada,
Whitehorse
