Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair

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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


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Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Apply critical thinking skills and fundamental knowledge of truck and coach operation, components, and their interrelationships to identify basic system problems
  2. Identify and service fundamental truck and coach engine components and subsystems to maintain optimal engine longevity that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
  3. Identify and service fundamental truck and coach electrical components and systems to maintain component performance that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
  4. Identify and service fundamental truck and coach drive train components and systems to maintain the drive train’s peak operational condition that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
  5. Identify and service fundamental truck and coach suspension, steering, brakes, and wheel end components to maintain vehicle integrity that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
  6. Assess fundamental truck and coach fuel components and subcomponents using a variety of basic test equipment to maintain fuel component function that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
  7. Identify and inspect fluid power components using basic testing procedures and equipment to maintain fluid power components that comply with manufacturers’ specifications
  8. Use information technology to access manufacturer maintenance, repair specifications, updates and procedures for truck and coach
  9. Use customer service and communication best practices to support client and business relationships in a truck and coach repair facility
  10. Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships
  11. Complete all assigned work, logs, records, and documentation to comply with industry standards; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical and environmentally responsible principles
  12. Use hoisting and rigging techniques to safely support, move and extract truck and coach components in accordance with industry standards
  13. Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding using GMAW to repair various truck and coach components