Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment
(Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the purpose, construction, repair, and principles for cylinder heads and valve trains, diesel engine blocks, and gasoline engine operation, testing, diagnosis and repair.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1281
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course provides the student with an introduction to the requirements of operating a small business. Entrepreneurial concepts such as business management including feasibility assessment, raising capital, business planning, marketing products and services and managing employees are introduced. The course also covers principles needed to operate a business. Students will develop a formal and thorough business plan, and will utilize prior and concurrent learning in areas of marketing, accounting, finance and operations.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MOTV2205
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course the student will study proper shop documentation, repair orders, service reports, warranty claims and equipment maintenance responsibilities. This can include pay structures, customer retention, waste management and recall notices. Shop organization and reporting structure of different types of businesses will also be studied.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will prepare the student to utilize oxy-fuel heating and cutting equipment, test and repair heating and ventilation systems, test and repair air conditioning systems, and also identify operator protection devices.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1715
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students will conduct testing procedures for mechanical governor systems and diesel in-line fuel injection pump system service procedures following manufacturers' recommendations and government policies. Students will follow the timing procedures for distributor pump systems and diesel system unit injection system repair procedures following manufacturers' recommendations; in addition to learning the testing procedures for pressure time fuel injection systems, identification of injector replacement precautions following manufacturers' recommendations.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1271
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

In this course students will learn to interpret schematics and perform pressure, force, and area calculations related to hydraulics. Students will also be able to explain the service procedures of hydraulic fluids, reservoirs, and conditioners, replace hydraulic lines and fittings, and recommend repairs of hydraulic control valves and hydraulic pumps following manufacturers’ recommendations and service information.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1141
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students will demonstrate and implement inspection, servicing, testing and diagnostic procedures. Also, students will recommend reconditioning or performing repairs of steering systems, tires, wheels, hubs and hydraulic brake systems following manufacturers’ recommendations and following safe work practices.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1561
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

In this course students will perform repair procedures for drive systems, in addition to testing and repair procedures for power shift transmissions, following manufacturers' recommendations and following safe work practices.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1361
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course will examine the causes of engine failure. The student will demonstrate analytical skills to determine the reasons for engine failure by examining wear factors, oil analysis and macroscopic/microscopic examination and failed components.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course, the student will demonstrate a working knowledge of the purpose, construction and repair of electrical circuit schematic diagrams, heavy duty cranking systems, heavy duty auxiliary systems and electronic fundamentals.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MOTV2421 OR TRCK2201 AND TRCK1741
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will review the legal issues in the motive power trades that cover subjects pertaining to Environmental issues, Liens Act, Vehicle Safety Inspection and sign-off , liabilities and Health and Safety Legislation issues (OHSA).

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course students will analyze point of purchase transactions including Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoding and parts lookup, inventory control procedures, billing and account setups; in addition to parts delivery, core charges and return processes. Students will also examine independent and dealership models including trade and retail accounts.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course students will observe and analyse driveability issues relating to fuels, sensor readings, fault codes and exhaust emission analysis. Students will become familiar with scan tool operation including datastreams and parameters, output controls, data recording, and will also be introduced to multiplexing and CAN BUS.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: TRCK1271 OR TRCK2201
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.