Program Overview

Motive Power Technician

40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Overview

Get the skills you need to become a Motive Power Technician. Train with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment in our dedicated 16,000 sq.ft. Motive Power lab. You will learn to diagnose and service all types of vehicles, from automobiles and trucks to heavy-duty equipment, with the opportunity to work on the latest technology by way of vehicle donations. You will perform actual service procedures on a wide variety of components including power train, electrical, steering, suspension and brake systems.

Includes a two-week work placement. Note: Successful completion is equivalent to Levels 1 and 2 (automobile) and Level 1 (truck and coach) Apprenticeship in-class portion Flexible Exit Option – Receive a Motive Power Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate after 28 weeks.

Your Future Career

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

What You Learn

• Gasoline and diesel engine operation
• Fuel delivery systems
• Electrical systems and engine controls
• Steering, suspension and brakes
• Hydraulic and air brake systems
• Hybrid systems

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

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

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (MPM Sem 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

Semester 3

• MPM013 | Fuel Systems - Part 2
• MPM017 | Electrical, Electronic & Emission Systems 3
• MPM035 | Gear Trains/Power Trains - Part 3
• MPM040 | Climate Control Systems - ODP
• MPM050 | Work Placement
• MPM330 | Fluid Power Systems
• PFN100 | Personal Finance

Tuition Fees

– 40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $5440.5 | $1587 | - | - | $7027.5

Commerce Court Campus – International

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $31095.06 | $1975.5 | - | - | $33070.56

What You Need

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

You will also need:

• CSA Approved Safety Boots - apx. $160.00
• Coveralls - apx. $5.00-43.00
• Safety Glasses - apx. $11.00
• Work Gloves - apx. $15.00

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

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Find out more about General Education program requirements here.