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Heavy equipment mechanic

Would you like to work with heavy machinery, technology and problem-solving? This programme gives you the skills needed to service, troubleshoot and repair heavy vehicles and mobile machinery.

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About the programme

As a heavy equipment mechanic, you work with modern technology and need skills in mechanics, electronics and IT. The industry is constantly developing, with new materials, products and working methods.

The programme is provided by Luleå Municipality and takes place in Luleå.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 77 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,540
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need passing grades from Swedish compulsory school or equivalent knowledge.

If you have studied at the equivalent basic level, you need passing grades in:

  • Swedish or Swedish as a second language
  • English
  • mathematics.

A category B driving licence is an advantage.

After the programme

You can work in roles such as:

  • heavy equipment mechanic
  • heavy vehicle mechanic
  • service technician for trucks and mobile machinery
  • mechanic in the construction and civil engineering industry
  • mechanic in the transport and haulage industry.

Further studies

You can continue your studies or specialise in areas such as:

  • heavy vehicle diagnostics
  • hydraulics, electronics or vehicle electronics
  • higher vocational education in heavy equipment or vehicle technology.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials and any required protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52