Certificate in Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair

Conestoga College - Guelph Campus

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

12 Months

Duration

CAD 14,163/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 45,300 +

Int. Students: 3,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

460 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph, ON N1H 8G2, Canada

Certificate in Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair

Program Overview

Trucks and buses are critical to a successful economy by moving people and products to their final destinations. Train for a career that is in demand and keeps these vital modes of transportation on the road. Through a combination of hands-on activities in our state-of-the-art shops and theory-based classes, graduates from the Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair certificate program are well-positioned to enter and be successful working in this trade area. Throughout the duration of your program, you will develop a strong foundation of technical skills needed for the truck and coach trade.
You will develop safe working practices in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment to complete the repair of engines, transmissions, drive trains and electrical/electronic components, and will apply basic communication, documentation, information technology, and computer skills to support a motive power-related work environment. To round out your training, you will be introduced to the basics of running a motive power business and relevant legal issues.
As a graduate of the certificate program, you will have an opportunity to receive automatic exemption from Level 1 of the Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship in-school training should you choose to pursue that career pathway.

Program Outcomes

  • Inspect, and test truck/coach operation and components in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
  • Assess and diagnose basic truck/ coach engine systems and components.
  • Inspect and test basic truck/coach electrical, electronic, fuel and emission systems and components.
  • Assess and diagnose basic truck/coach drive train systems and components.
  • Inspect and test basic truck/coach suspension, steering, wheel-end assemblies and brake systems and components.
  • Disassemble and reassemble components to required specifications.
  • Test and inspect truck/coach basic hydraulics and pneumatics systems and subsystems.
  • Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers' updates.
  • Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards.
  • Build and maintain customer relations by following ethical business practices.
  • Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
  • Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
  • Apply basic knowledge of the operating principles to truck and coach systems, subsystems and related components.
  • Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding using GMAW.

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