This program will prepare individuals to pursue a career in the motorcycle and power sport vehicles (such as personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs, and RUVs) industry. The Motive Power Fundamentals - Motorcycle program is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in general and specific trade related academics, safety training, and the foundation technical skills needed in the Motorcycle technician trade. Over the course of the program students will receive much of the theoretical and work related experience which registered apprentices normally acquire in the workplace. Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the ability to identify basic motorcycle system problems, to inspect and test basic motorcycle components and systems, to inspect and test basic power sport vehicles components and systems, and to use a variety of test equipment. In addition, graduates will have developed safe working practices in the use of machinery, tools, and equipment and will be able to apply basic communication, documentation, information technology, and computer skills to support a motorcycle/power sport vehicles related working environment.
Program Facts
Length: One-year Ontario College Certificate program Delivery Sequence: Guelph - September/2013 (Open) - Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer Location: Guelph Start: September First-Year Capacity: 30 Tuition: Please refer to the previous academic year program fee chart for an approximation as fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. *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 motorcycle and power sport vehicles power system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of heavy duty equipment operation, components and their interrelationships.
Identify, inspect, and test basic motorcycle and power sport vehicles engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Identify, inspect, and test basic motorcycle and power sport vehicles electrical and electronic components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Identify, inspect and test basic motorcycle and power sport vehicles power train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Identify, inspect, test and maintain basic suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Disassemble and assemble motorcycle and power sport vehicles components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
Use a variety of test equipment and schematics to assess basic motorcycle and power sport vehicles fuel systems, and subsystems.
Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motorcycle and power sport vehicles 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.
Co-op Information
To ensure successful completion of the program, it may be necessary to relocate or commute during co-op work terms
To be eligible to participate in any co-op work term, students must maintain the required academic standards for their program (see Co-op program page on college website for 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
Co-op & Career Services maintains comprehensive Co-op Policies & Procedures to which all co-op students must adhere (see Co-op program page on college website for details)
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or G.E.D. or equivalent.
Grade 12 Compulsory English, C or U, or M 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).
English and/or Mathematics testing may be required.
Applicants are strongly advised to attend a Program Information Session to confirm program choice.
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.
For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.
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.
Description: This mandatory course prepares students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for post-graduate careers. Students will learn to critically evaluate their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate and interpret available opportunities in the workplace. Self-marketing techniques using resumes, cover letters, cold-calls, and interviewing will be learned and students will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace with regards to social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues. Hours: 16 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This one semester course is designed to introduce students to workplace communication practices in the motive power industry. The communication exercises are designed to emphasize customer service practices in the motive power industry, especially writing, speaking and presentation skills. All students are expected to participate in group work throughout the semester and are expected to give oral presentations. Through the course assignments, students will learn how to deal with customers in a motive power environment. Hours: 30 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course will introduce students to the use of word processing and spreadsheet software program, as well as, operating systems and the Web to produce technical documents. Hours: 30 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course is an applications oriented mathematics course in which the student utilizes arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry to solve technically oriented problems. This course is designed to develop a proficiency in mathematics necessary for subsequent courses in the Motive Power trades. The course covers both vocational (job oriented) and generic skills (written, analytical and problem-solving). Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Review safe working practices, housekeeping, hazard awareness, the use of personal protective equipment, safety legislation and regulations, WHMIS. Hours: 15 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course is designed to allow the Motive Power student to use precision measuring tools in trade related problems. Hours: 15 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course will cover a basic understanding of the electrical flow and sources and a basic understanding of schematic interpretation and trade symbol usage. Hours: 30 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of small engine operation, component identification and repair. Topics will include safe work practices, tools and equipment, lifting and equipment moving, and small engine assemblies. Hours: 30 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: The student will be given an overview of Motorcycle and power sport vehicles systems, plus the operation and interpretation of precision measuring tools and meters. Basic function and usage of trade related hand and power tools, and a basic understanding of hydraulic operations in an applicable trade format will be covered. A major component of this course will deal with part and component identification and location. Hours: 150 Credits: 10 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: The students will learn the fundamentals of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes as well as oxy-fuel welding and cutting. Topics will include safe operating principles, applications, equipment setup and troubleshooting. Hours: 30 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of accepted trade workshop practices and procedures. This includes the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of tools and equipment, bearings, seals and sealants, fasteners, precision measuring equipment, personal safety and legalities, setup and safety for oxy-acetylene cutting and heating. Hours: 40 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of two and four stroke internal combustion engines and assemblies, cylinder heads and valve trains, lubrication systems, cooling systems, intake and exhaust systems. Hours: 62 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of motorcycle hydraulic brake systems. Also, demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of motorcycle chassis systems including steering and suspension systems. Hours: 40 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of motorcycle electrical system circuits and components, electromagnetic devices and motors, cranking and charging systems, lead acid batteries, electrical laws and calculations, and electrical test equipment. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of motorcycle fuel systems, fuel switches, air induction and carburetors. Hours: 62 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the construction, operating principles; testing and servicing of sport vehicle primary drive systems, clutch assemblies, gearing fundamentals, manual transmissions, hydrostatic drive systems, track systems, and personal water sport propulsion systems. Hours: 40 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of power sport vehicles hydraulic brake systems. Also demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing ofpower sport vehicles chassis systems including steering and suspension systems. Hours: 40 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of sport vehicle electrical system circuits and components. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of sport vehicle fuel systems, fuel switches, air induction and carburetors. Hours: 24 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the construction, operating principles, testing and servicing of small internal combustion engines and assemblies, electrical systems, cylinder heads and valve trains, fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, intake and exhaust systems. Hours: 40 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: Demonstrate a working knowledge of powered equipment types and applications, and perform pre-delivery inspection service in accordance with safety regulations and specified trade requirements. Hours: 32 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in their trade under the direct supervision of the tradespeople in the workplace. This course will increase the student’s understanding of real-life employer expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills required to gain employment and enhance self-marketing skills. In addition to these employability skills, the student will also have an opportunity to apply technical knowledge from the prior semesters of study to real life situations. These essential employability and technical skills areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as laid out in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Hours: 560 Credits: 19 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates may hold positions such as apprentice motorcycle mechanics and work in settings that include service and sales.
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.
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.
