School of Trades and Technology

Motive Power Technician

40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030609
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Code: 030609
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Motive Power Technician

Become skilled in motive power in our 16,000 sq. ft. lab that includes industry-standard tools, diagnostic equipment, and lifts.

Overview

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.

Note: Successful completion is equivalent to Levels 1 and 2 Automobile and Level 1 Truck and Coach Apprenticeship in-class portion

Includes a two-week work placement

Your Future Career

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
Steering, suspension and brakes
Hydraulic and air brake systems
Welding procedures
Climate control systems
Hybrid systems

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Semester 1

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
CMM125	College Communications
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
MPM215	Engine Support Systems
MPM033	Gear Train/Power Trains - Part 2
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

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

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$5440.5	$1046.72 - 1186.72	-	-	$6627.22

2019-2020 – 40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$24845.95	$1696.72 - 1773.72	-	-	$26619.67

What You Need - Recommended

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

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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
Tool list, includes toolbox - apx. $300.00
- SAE Wrench Set, ¼ - 15/16
- 3/8 Drive Ratchet Set – Imperial and Metric
- 3/8 Drive, 13/16 Spark Plug Socket
- Wire Crimper & Stripper
- Side Cutters
- Screwdriver Set
- Adjustable Wrench, 12”
- Metric Wrench Set, 9mm-19mm
- ¼” Drive Ratchet Set – Imperial and Metric
- 3//8 Drive, 5/8 Spark Plug Socket
- ½” Drive Power / Breaker Bar
- Needle Nose Pliers (short)
- Vise Grips
- Ball Pein Hammer

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.

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