Program Overview

Motive Power Fundamentals

Overview

The Motive Power Fundamentals program is a 28-week Ontario College Certificate program that trains students to diagnose and service all types of vehicles, from automobiles and trucks to heavy-duty equipment. Students will learn to work with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment in a dedicated 16,000 sq.ft. Motive Power lab.

Admission Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not the first language, proof of English competency is required.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• CMM125 | College Communications
• MPM011 | Electrical & Electronic Systems - Part 1
• MPM015 | Engine Systems
• MPM020 | Steering, Suspension & Brakes- Part 1
• MPM026 | Applied Work/Trade Practices
• MPM029 | Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 1
• PSY123 | Applied Psychology

Semester 2

• MPM010 | Fuel Systems - Part 1
• MPM016 | Electrical & Electronic Systems - Part 2
• MPM022 | Steering, Suspension & Brakes - Part 2
• MPM027 | Applied Work/Trade Practices
• MPM033 | Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 2
• MPM215 | Engine Support Systems

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are available upon request.

What You Need

• CSA Approved Safety Boots (approx. $160.00)
• Coveralls (approx. $5.00-43.00)
• Safety Glasses (approx. $11.00)
• Work Gloves (approx. $15.00)
• A device for the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program

Certification/Accreditation

The program leads to an Ontario College Certificate.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Career Opportunities

• Automotive service technician
• Truck and coach technician
• Heavy equipment technician
• Parts technician
• New vehicle sales and leasing

Program Information

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Curriculum
• Tuition Fees
• What You Need
• Certification/Accreditation
• Learning Outcomes
• Experiential Learning