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Motive Power Fundamentals - Truck and Coach (Co-op)
- Credential:
- Ontario College Certificate
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Trades & Apprenticeship
- Program Code:
- 0713C
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- GU
- Academic Year:
- 2013 / 2014
| Start Date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SEP, 2013 | Guelph | Open |
Student Videos
About the Program
Students are registered as apprentices at the beginning of the program to a consortium of local employers. This program will provide students with a combination of training at the post-secondary apprenticeship level and at the apprenticeship level for the Truck and Coach Technician trade. At the post-secondary apprenticeship level, students will receive the theoretical and work related experience which registered apprentices would normally acquire in the workplace, in addition to trade related skills such as mathematics, computer applications and communications.Program Facts
Length: One-year Ontario College Certificate programDelivery Sequence: Guelph - September/2013 (Open) - Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Location: Guelph
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 15
Tuition: Please refer to Program Fee Chart for information
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.
*Apprenticeship classroom fees, apprenticeship registration fees and related costs are additional
Program Outcomes
- Identify basic motive power system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of truck and coach operation, components, and their interrelationships.
- Identify, inspect, and test basic truck and coach engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Identify, inspect, and test basic truck and coach electrical, electronic, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Identify, inspect, and test basic truck and coach drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Identify, inspect, and test basic truck and coach suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
- Use a variety of test equipment to assess basic electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems in trucks and coaches.
- Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motive power systems and subsystems.
- Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
- Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers' updates.
- Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards.
- Apply business practices and communication skills to improve customer service.
- Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
- Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
- Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy-fuel and welding using GMAW.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op and Career Services webpage for more details.
- The college cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Co-op Office.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or GED, or equivalent.
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270).
- Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M (U/C) or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades (MATH1420).
- For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note re: Admission Requirements
- English and/or mathematics testing may be required.
Admission Procedures
- An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation.
- Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- Twenty (20) additional marks are added to each post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength. Please note: Beginning with the application cycle for fall 2014, post-secondary courses used in the calculation of academic strength will receive a bonus of ten (10) marks.
- A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.For more information on the PLAR process please contact 519-748-5220, ext 2260, e-mail dstoicoiu@conestogac.on.ca or visit the testing website.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates may choose to enter the workforce and can continue their truck and coach apprenticeship and eventually complete Level III of the in-school training, or they may resume their studies in a Motive Power Technician college program with advanced standing. Other career opportunities in this field include truck and coach service, sales or other motive power related apprenticeship trades.100% of 2010-2011 graduates found employment within 6 months of graduation.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities see the Government of Canada web site: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Degree Completion Opportunities
Conestoga College is dedicated to creating exciting and flexible degree completion opportunities for many programs for current, former and prospective students. Learn how a Conestoga education can respond to the community's demand for a skilled workforce and help you to reach your goal of a challenging and rewarding career. Visit our Degree Completion Opportunities website.
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website: http://osap.gov.on.ca. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit Financial Aid/Awards.
How to Apply
Students should apply online at www.ontariocolleges.ca or by phone at 1-888-892-2228.ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1G 5J3
Program Advisory Consortia
The College appoints Program Advisory Consortia members for apprenticeship programs. The committee acts as a sponsor group to register student apprentices in some of the programs they oversee. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs. For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Consortia.