Motive Power Technician

Program at a glance

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

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.

 

Career Opportunities

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

What You 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
Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

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

Curriculum: 

Semester One - Fall 2013:

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

CMM125College Communications

PSY123Psychology Intro

Semester Two - Winter 2014:

MPM010Fuel Systems - Part 1

MPM016 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part 2

MPM022Steering, Suspension and Brakes - Part 2

MPM027Applied Work/Trade Practices

MPM030Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics

MPM033Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 2

GenEdElective Delivered Online


Semester Three - Spring 2014:

MPM013 Fuel Systems - Part 2

MPM017 Electrical, Electronic and Emission Systems - Part 3

MPM032Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics - Part 2

MPM035Gear Trains/Power Trains - Part 3

MPM040Climate Control Systems - ODP

MPM050Work Placement (2 wks)

PFN100Personal Finance

 

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Additional Credentials: 

Diploma to Degree

  • Algoma University

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