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Certificate in Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair
Certificate in Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair

Certificate in Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair

  • ID:CC010020
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

English requirements:

If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:

  • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 53-57

Other requirements:

  • Students are required to provide their own CSA-approved footwear (Omega symbol recommended), safety glasses, and specified hand tools. The College provides all other tools required. The list of required tools is provided to students at the start of the program. Conestoga College Motive Power coveralls are mandatory in all Motive Power post-secondary programs and will be available for purchase at orientation.

Course Information

About the Program

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex problems, utilizing some of the latest technology and working with your hands, consider taking a program leading to a career as an automotive service technician. Through a combination of hands-on activities and theory-based classes, graduates from the Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair certificate program are well-positioned to enter and be successful working in this trade area. Throughout the duration of your program, you will develop a strong foundation of technical skills needed for the automotive field.
You will develop safe working practices in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment and will apply fundamental communication, documentation, information technology, and computer skills to support a motive power-related work environment. To round out your training, you will be introduced to the basics of running a motive power business and relevant legal issues.
As a graduate of the certificate program, you will have an opportunity to receive automatic exemption from Level 1 of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship in-school training should you choose to pursue that career pathway.

Program Outcomes

  • Identify basic automotive system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.

  • Identify, inspect, and test basic automotive engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.

  • Identify, inspect, and test basic automotive electrical, electronic, fuel and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.

  • Identify, inspect, and test basic automotive drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.

  • Identify, inspect, and test basic automotive suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.

  • Disassemble and reassemble automotive components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.

  • Select and use a variety of test equipment to assess basic electronic circuits, automotive systems, and subsystems.

  • Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic automotive systems and subsystems.

  • 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.

  • Apply basic knowledge of the operating principles to automotive systems, subsystems and related components.

  • Perform soldering operations; welding and cutting using oxy-fuel; and welding using GMAW.

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Level 1

  • Course Details

  • Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair
    AUTO1465

  • Automotive Repair Practices
    AUTO1470

  • College Reading & Writing Skills
    COMM1085

  • Computer Applications
    COMP1280

  • Conestoga 101
    CON0101

  • Applied Mathematics
    MATH1830

  • Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
    MOTV1210

  • Motive Power Business I
    MOTV2205

Level 2

  • Course Details

  • Engine Systems I
    AUTO1231

  • Electrical/Electronic Fuel and Emission Systems I
    AUTO1250

  • Drive Train Systems I
    AUTO1271

  • Suspension/Steering and Brake Systems I
    AUTO1291

  • Career Launch
    CDEV1820

  • Legal Issues in Motive Power
    MOTV2250

  • Welding for Motive Power
    WELD1610

  • Electives: General Education
    Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades

  • Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers

  • Other Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers

  • Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - $500

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