Official Name:
Motive Power Fundamentals - Truck and Coach Repair
Campus:
Windsor Campus (T958)
Program Length:
One Year - Ontario College Certificate
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:
Guy Barker
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4088
email:
gbarker@stclaircollege.ca
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Matures students status
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PROGRAM GOAL
Truck and Coach Technicians test, analyze and diagnose systems used on commercial vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications.
Truck and Coach Techniques is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the basic theoretical and practical aspects of the commercial vehicles trade and to familiarize them with the associated tools and materials. This is a great starting place for students who might want to pursue one of the commercial vehicle apprenticeship trades such as:
- Truck and Coach Technician (Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks/ Highway and City Transit Buses/ School Buses) 310-T
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 421-A
- Agriculture/Farm Equipment Technician 425-A
- Power Lift Truck Technician 282-E
This program will appeal to students with good math and computer skills. A mechanical aptitude is also helpful.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A wide range of opportunities exist for commercial vehicle technicians in the area of service repair and retail parts.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$ 2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$ 400-600
Safety equipment approx.
$ 200.00
For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students
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