
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
January, September
Tuition Fee
CAD 13,750 per year
Location
Guelph
About the program
At Motive Power Technician – Truck and Coach from Conestoga College with a focus on hands-on training in our state-of-the-art shops to complement the in-class theory, you will be well-positioned to enter this high demand trade area. In addition to the core trade-related skills including the repair of engines, transmissions, drive trains and electrical/electronic components, this program also prepares you to take on related roles in the truck and coach industry including business development, shop and parts management; and a variety of other alternative options to a traditional technician career.
Careers
Graduates may hold positions as truck and coach apprentice; truck and coach, heavy duty, agricultural or powered lift truck equipment technicians; service writers, shop managers, business owners, in addition to working in manufacturing, service and sales.
Courses Included
- Computer Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
- Trade and Repair Practices
- Truck and Coach Service and Repair
- Welding for Motive Power
- Motive Power Business
- Legal Issues in Motive Power
- Fluid Power Systems
- Engine and Fuel Systems
- Electrical Systems












