
Ontario College Diploma in Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op)
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the heavy duty equipment repair industry? Let our professionals share their expertise and knowledge with you. Conestoga provides you with the skills to be job ready to enter this high demand trade.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,588 per year
Location
Guelph
About the program
Our two-year program provides Level 1 and 2 apprenticeship training equivalencies with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Together we will delve deeper into related topics such as failure analysis, electrical diagnostics and systems repair. To broaden your options, we will introduce you to alternative careers within the heavy duty equipment industry such as business development, customer service, and shop and parts management. As a graduate you will have the opportunity to receive exemption from Levels 1 and 2 of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship in-school training.
Careers
Graduates may hold positions in employment fields such as heavy duty equipment, agricultural equipment, powered lift truck and truck and coach technician apprentice, service writer, shop manager, and business owner, and work in settings that include manufacturing, service and sales.
On average, 100% of graduates from the last three years (2019 to 2021) found employment within six months of graduation.
Courses Included
- Computer Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Heavy Equipment Service and Repair
- Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
- Trade and Repair Practices
- Welding for Motive Power
- Motive Power Business
- Legal Issues in Motive Power
- Fluid Power Systems












