School: Centennial College
Program:(Truck and Coach) Motive Power Technician
Program | (Truck and Coach) Motive Power Technician | Faculty | School of Transportation |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 years/ 4 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The (Truck and Coach) Motive Power Technician program combines theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare you for the truck and coach field, which is one of the economy's largest industries.
To ensure you are career-ready, Truck and Coach Technician courses emphasize applied mechanics and vehicle dynamics, as well as component design and repair. In addition to the traditional trade subject areas, you receive advanced instruction in areas such as HVAC (refrigeration), preventative maintenance and fixed operations management. English and general education are also included. This combined selection of courses is designed to prepare you to be an employer's candidate of choice.
Advantages:
You have access to one of Canada's largest transportation training centres at Centennial College's Ashtonbee Campus.
You learn about truck and coach technologies in modern facilities with training aids that are relevant to industry expectations and standards.
This program combines technical training and college academic courses with both lectures and labs incorporated into your studies.
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C or U or equivalent or take the Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition ( 2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees | Total |
Canadian
| $2935.50
| $1053
| $3988.5
|
International | $14140 | $2336 | $16476 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Apprentice truck and coach technician
Certified truck and coach technician
Maintenance shop manager
Industry representative
Employment within support services such as rebuild shops/parts supply organizations/etc
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/