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About the Program
Trucks and buses are critical to a successful economy by moving people and products to their final destinations. Train for a career that is in demand and keeps these vital modes of transportation on the road. Through a combination of hands-on activities in our state-of-the-art shops and theory-based classes, graduates from the Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach 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 truck and coach trade.
You will develop safe working practices in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment to complete the repair of engines, transmissions, drive trains and electrical/electronic components, and will apply basic 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 Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship in-school training should you choose to pursue that career pathway.
Program Outcomes
Inspect, and test truck/coach operation and components in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Assess and diagnose basic truck/ coach engine systems and components.
Inspect and test basic truck/coach electrical, electronic, fuel and emission systems and components.
Assess and diagnose basic truck/coach drive train systems and components.
Inspect and test basic truck/coach suspension, steering, wheel-end assemblies and brake systems and components.
Disassemble and reassemble components to required specifications.
Test and inspect truck/coach basic hydraulics and pneumatics 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.
Build and maintain customer relations by following ethical business practices.
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 truck and coach systems, subsystems and related components.
Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding using GMAW.
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Level 1
Course Details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Computer Applications
COMP1280
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Applied Mathematics
MATH1830
Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
MOTV1210
Trade and Repair Practices
TRCK1710
Introduction to Truck and Coach Service and Repair
TRCK1720
Welding for Motive Power
WELD1610
Level 2
Course Details
Career Launch
CDEV1820
Motive Power Business I
MOTV2205
Legal Issues in Motive Power
MOTV2250
Fluid Power Systems
TRCK1140
Engine and Fuel Systems I
TRCK1155
Electrical Systems I
TRCK1740
Drive Train and Brake Systems I
TRCK1780
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
Other Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers
Health Insurance - $500
