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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Applied Mathematics
MATH1830
Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
MOTV1215
Trade and Repair Practices
TRCK1715
Truck and Coach Service and Repair
TRCK1725
Welding for Motive Power
WELD1610
Level 2
Course details
Motive Power Business I
MOTV2205
Fluid Power Systems
TRCK1141
Fuel Systems I
TRCK1271
Engine Systems I
TRCK1281
Drive Train Systems
TRCK1361
Brake Systems
TRCK1561
Electrical Systems I
TRCK1741
Level 3
Course details
Motive Power Business II
MOTV2265
Motive Power Shop Management
MOTV2285
Trade Practices and Drive Train Systems II
TRCK2171
Engine Systems II
TRCK2181
Steering, Suspension and Brake Systems
TRCK2191
Vehicle Electrical/Electronic Management and Emission Systems
TRCK2201
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Failure Analysis
MOTV2215
Electrical Diagnostics and Repair
MOTV2222
Legal Issues in Motive Power
MOTV2250
Parts Management
MOTV2305
Fuels and Diagnostics
MOTV2451
Fuel Systems II
TRCK2166
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Analyse, diagnose, and solve various motive power system problems by using problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
- Diagnose and repair climate control systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Diagnose and repair engine systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, personal safety, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Diagnose and repair drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Diagnose and repair suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
- Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
- Apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and analysis of motive power systems and subsystems.
- Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
- Use information technology and computer skills to support work in a motive power environment.
- Prepare, support, maintain, and communicate data from log, record, and documentation systems.
- Apply business practices, project management skills, and communication skills to improve customer service.
- Assist in quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures.
- 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
- Identify and inspect fluid power components using basic testing procedures and equipment to maintain fluid power components that comply with manufacturers’ specifications.
- Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding and GMAW to repair various truck and coach components.