Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach

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Courses - September 2025

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


Electives: General Education
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


Electives: General Education
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

  1. 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.
  2. Diagnose and repair climate control systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  3. Diagnose and repair engine systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  4. Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, personal safety, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  5. Diagnose and repair drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  6. Diagnose and repair suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
  7. Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
  8. Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
  9. Apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and analysis of motive power systems and subsystems.
  10. Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
  11. Use information technology and computer skills to support work in a motive power environment.
  12. Prepare, support, maintain, and communicate data from log, record, and documentation systems.
  13. Apply business practices, project management skills, and communication skills to improve customer service.
  14. Assist in quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures.
  15. Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
  16. 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
  17. Identify and inspect fluid power components using basic testing procedures and equipment to maintain fluid power components that comply with manufacturers’ specifications.
  18. Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding and GMAW to repair various truck and coach components.