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Start your automotive career with Conestoga's Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair certificate.
If you're a high school graduate who loves working on cars or being around automotive technology, Conestoga's one-year Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair certificate is your fast track to a career in the skilled trades. This Ontario college program provides Level 1 apprenticeship training and prepares you for entry into the automotive service industry.
You'll train in more than 20,000 square feet of combined shop space, learning safe and effective procedures for using tools, machinery and diagnostic equipment. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, you'll build the technical skills needed to service and repair vehicles, while also gaining foundational knowledge in business and career development. Graduates may qualify for exemption from the Level 1 in-school portion of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship.
What you'll learn
- Vehicle systems and automotive repair fundamentals
- Safe use of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment
- Shop procedures and maintenance practices
- Business and career-related concepts for the trade
- Apprenticeship-level training aligned with industry standards
Career pathways
- Automotive service technician apprentice
- Entry-level roles in repair shops, dealerships or fleet maintenance
- Pathway to Automotive Service Technician certification
- Foundation for further study in motive power or mechanical trades
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), July 15 (for January) and Nov 1 (for May). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
- Canadian students living outside of Ontario are not eligible to apply.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1374.96 | $1374.96 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $261.30 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $180.00 | $81.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $23.14 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $178.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2722.99 | $2063.10 |
| Year Total | $4786.09 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Delivery sequence - January 2027 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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