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Motive Power Technician

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030609
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
48 weeks*
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

*accelerated two year program

Become skilled in motive power in our 8,000 sq. ft. lab that includes industry-standard tools, diagnostic equipment, and lifts. You will learn to operate, diagnose and service all types of vehicles, from standard automobiles to industrial heavy-duty equipment, and have 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 found in the power train of heavy vehicles, install and set up clutches, and tear down and assess the condition of manual transmissions.

There is a field placement option in this program.

Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

MPM010 Fuel Systems - Part 1

MPM011 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part 1

MPM015 Engine Systems

MPM020 Steering and Suspension - Part 1

MPM026 Applied Work/Trade Practices

MPM024 Certifications ODP

MPM029 Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 1

CMM125 College Communications

PFN100 Personal Finance

Semester Two:

MPM013 Fuel Systems - Part 2

MPM016 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part 2

MPM018 Engine Systems - Part 2

MPM022 Steering and Suspension - Part 2

MPM025 Brake Systems - Part 1

MPM030 Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics

MPM033 Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 2

SBM227 Intro to Business to Non-Business

Semester Three:

MPM017 Electrical, Electronic and Emission Systems 3

MPM032 Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics - Part 2

MPM035 Gear Trains/Power Trains - Part 3

MPM040 Climate Control Systems

MPM045 Welding Procedures

MPM036 Steering and Suspension - Part 3

MPM038 Brake Systems - Part 2

MPM042 Motive Power Certifications

MPM050 Work Placement

HUM100 Interpersonal Relations (compressed delivery)

Career opportunities: 
  • Automotive dealerships and service centres
  • Truck dealerships and service centres
  • Heavy equipment dealerships and service centres
  • Agricultural equipment dealerships and service centres
  • Equipment rental service departments
  • Parts departments
What You Will Learn: 
  • Gasoline and diesel engine operation
  • Fuel delivery systems
  • Electrical systems and engine controls
  • Power trains
  • Steering, suspension and brakes
  • Hydraulic and air brake systems
  • Welding procedures
  • Climate control systems
  • Hybrid systems
Courses title override: 
What You Will Learn