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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 click here.

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 click here.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
1-year, 2-semester program with near 50-50 classroom theory to hands-on practical time
First year commercial vehicle apprenticeship in-school training curriculum
Courses apply to practical applications of the commercial vehicle trade while unburdening students with mostly academic classes.
Successful students will be able to write an exemption exam for their first level of apprenticeship in-school training after becoming a registered apprentice








DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
AUT119
6

Truck & Coach Electrical Systems
AUT129
5

Truck & Coach Engine Components & Service
AUT139
5

Truck & Coach Safety and Braking Systems I
AUT149
4

Transportation Calculations & Service Operations
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 2
AUT219
6

Truck & Coach Electrical, Electronics and Fuels
AUT229
6

Truck & Coach Drive Train Systems
AUT239
4

Truck & Coach Welding & Braking Systems 2
AUT249
4

Truck & Coach Fluid Power, Rigging Devices & Fasteners
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