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A wide variety of opportunities await you in the heavy equipment repair field. Individuals who possess mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, can work individually and as a team member are well-suited to enter this lucrative trade area. Conestoga’s Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment diploma program will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in all of these areas. With a focus on hands-on training 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, this program also prepares you to take on related roles in the heavy duty equipment industry including business development, shop and parts management, and a variety of other alternative options to a traditional technician career. The second year of the program will enable you to delve deeper into related topics such as engine failure analysis and electrical diagnostics and repair. Qualifying students have the opportunity to engage in a paid co-operative education work term during the summer between Years 1 and 2 of the program, enabling you to apply your knowledge in a practical environment. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. As a graduate of the diploma program, you will have an opportunity to receive automatic exemption from Levels 1 and 2 of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship in-school training should you choose to pursue that career pathway. For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment staff at trades@conestogac.on.ca.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| HST | $19.05 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $146.50 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2331.05 | $1765.50 |
| Year Total | $4096.55 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6875.00 | $6875.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| HST | $19.05 | - |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $146.50 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $8763.05 | $7667.50 |
| Year Total | $16430.55 |
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2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details (co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | $201.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | $20.10 |
| eText Fee | - | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| HST | $19.05 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Services Fee | - | $191.33 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $146.50 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2331.05 | $2177.93 |
| Year Total | $4508.98 |
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International fee details (co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6875.00 | $6875.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | $201.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $530.00 | $355.10 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | $20.10 |
| eText Fee | - | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| HST | $19.05 | - |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Services Fee | - | $191.33 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Supply Fee (Taxed) | $146.50 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $8763.05 | $8435.03 |
| Year Total | $17198.08 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- 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 Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- If students are unable to complete their co-op requirements, in order to be eligible to graduate from the non co-op stream, they must take the Career Development (CDEV) course found in the co-op design of their program.
Applying to the co-op stream
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- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-opStream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
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- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum 70% session weighted averageand no failed or dropped courses in Level 1.
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- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-opafter the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - September 2022 - Guelph
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class |
This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Work Term |
| Class | Class |