Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair

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Program description - January 2025

Do you enjoy working on or being around cars? Our one-year Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair certificate program will kickstart your career as an automotive service technician and provide you with Level 1 apprenticeship training.

With a focus on hands-on training, Conestoga graduates are well-positioned to enter the automotive field and begin a successful career working in the trade. Throughout the program, you will develop a strong foundation of technical skills needed in the industry. You will practice safe working procedures for using tools, machinery, and equipment in 20,000 square feet of combined shop space. To round out your training, you will be introduced to fundamental business and career applicable concepts.

As a successful graduate of this program, you may have an opportunity to receive an exemption from the Level 1 portion of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship in-school training.

For more information, please email trades@conestogac.on.ca.

Program details

Code: 1381
Start: January 2025
Campus: Brantford
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$2696.00
$14588.00
Ancillary Fees
$1822.85
$2927.95
Total Fees
$4518.85
$17515.95

Canadian fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Full-time Program Tuition $1348.00 $1348.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee - BR $56.59 -
eText Fee $264.00 $72.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $21.06 -
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee - Brantford $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Supply Fee (Taxed) $162.00 -
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $2630.85 $1888.00
Year Total   $4518.85

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International fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
International Program Tuition $7294.00 $7294.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $355.10 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee - BR $56.59 -
eText Fee $264.00 $72.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $21.06 -
ISR $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee - Brantford $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Supply Fee (Taxed) $162.00 -
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9306.95 $8209.00
Year Total   $17515.95

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Program device requirements

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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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - January 2025 - Brantford

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