Motive Power Technician
40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Experience small class sizes and industry relevant professors
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2026: Commerce Court – North Bay
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
Flexible Exit Option – Receive a Motive Power Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate after 28 weeks.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
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 |
| PFN100 | Personal Finance |
Semester 3
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (MPM Sem 2) |
| 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 |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5440.5 | $1587 | - | - | $7027.5 |
2025-26 – 40 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31095.06 | $1975.5 | - | - | $33070.56 |
What You Need
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.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
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
Learning Outcomes
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
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Placement
Students will participate in a work placement where they will have the opportunity to integrate classroom and lab/shop skills learning into real world contexts. Students are responsible for costs associated with transportation to and from assigned placements, which may require travel to adjacent or nearby communities in the region.
