Motive Power Technician (Diesel)-Diploma

ID:FC10185

Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma

Duration:

Intake:

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation

English requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10

Other requirements

Any Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Transportation Technology (C)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Technological Design (M)
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Business Studies (C), (M), or (O)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics OR Chemistry (C) or (U)
Basic Computer Skills
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE): Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course and Computer Skills course

Course Information

The complex and powerful machines that fuel our economy and drive our industries need constant maintenance to keep them running smoothly and safely. Dynamic and specialized technicians are always in-demand and the Motive Power Technician (Diesel) program will give you the expertise necessary for a rewarding and satisfying career in the heavy duty service industry.

In our diesel mechanic course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about internal combustion compression ignition engines, power trains and related modern heavy duty systems. You’ll also learn to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and undertake responsible work tasks with minimum supervision throughout your diesel mechanic training.

After graduation:

When you graduate, you’ll have the skills necessary to find work with motive power equipment manufacturers, oil companies or industrial, commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers. With your diesel mechanic training, you can even work for motive power equipment dealers in servicing, parts, warranty claims, merchandising sales and insurance estimating, with advancement possibilities to supervisory and administrative positions. You’ll also be well-prepared to enter the workplace in the Truck and Coach apprenticeship, and depending upon Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) policies, may also gain credit for completion of in-school training for this particular apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of our diesel mechanic course, you’ll be well-positioned to enter the workplace in the Truck and Coach Service Technician trade and, depending upon the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) policies, you can also gain credit for completion of in-school training for that particular trade - our diesel mechanic course is a program with a lot of horsepower.

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Year 1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MOTP-1050, Engine Fundamentals Theory, 2, ,
MOTP-1051, Engine Fundamentals Lab, 1, ,
MOTP-1052, Electrical Fundamentals Theory, 4, ,
MOTP-1053, Electrical Fundamentals Lab, 1.5, ,
MOTP-1054, Power Train Fundamentals Theory, 2, ,
MOTP-1055, Power Train Fundamentals Lab, 1, ,
MOTP-1056, Fuel & Emission Fundamentals Theory, 3, ,
MOTP-1057, Fuel & Emission Fundamentals Lab, 1.5, ,
MOTP-1058, Vehicle Control Fundamentals Theory, 3, ,
MOTP-1059, Vehicle Control Fundamentals Lab, 1.5, ,
MOTP-1060, Technical Practices Theory, 3, ,
MOTP-1061, Technical Practices Lab, 1, ,
MATH-1162, Applied Mathematics, 3, ,
WRIT-1039, Reason & Writing 1-Technology, 3, ,
MKTG-1047, Marketing Principles, 3, ,
ACAD-1007, Skills for Success, 2, ,

Year 2

Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MOTP-5031, Diesel Engine Mechanical Systems Theory, 2, ,
MOTP-5032, Diesel Engine Mechanical Systems Lab, 1, ,
MOTP-5033, Heavy Duty Elect/Electronic Systems Thy, 4, ,
MOTP-5034, Heavy Duty Elec/Electronic Systems Lab, 2, ,
MOTP-5035, Heavy Duty Power Train Systems Theory, 2, ,
MOTP-5036, Heavy Duty Power Train Systems Lab, 1, ,
MOTP-5037, Diesel Fuel & Emission Systems Theory, 3, ,
MOTP-5038, Diesel Fuel & Emission Systems Lab, 1.5, ,
MOTP-5039, Heavy Duty Vehicle Control Systems Thy, 3, ,
MOTP-5040, Heavy Duty Vehicle Control Systems Lab, 1.5, ,
MOTP-5041, Heavy Duty Climate Control Systems Thy, 1, ,
MOTP-5042, Heavy Duty Climate Control Systems Lab, 1, ,
MOTP-5043, Heavy Duty Alt Energy Veh Systems Thy, 2, ,
MOTP-5044, Heavy Duty Alt Energy Vehicle Sys Lab, 1, ,
MGMT-5041, Management Principles, 3, ,
MGMT-5043, Applied Management Principles, 2, ,
MOTP-5014, Applied Vehicle Dynamics, 3, ,
COMM-3040, Communications-Motive Power, 3, ,

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Career Opportunity

Graduates may find employment opportunities with motive power equipment manufacturers and dealers, oil companies, industrial, commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturers and dealers in servicing, parts, warranty claims, merchandising sales and insurance estimating with advancement possibilities to supervisory and administrative positions.

Graduates are also well positioned to enter the workplace in the Truck and Coach Service Technician trade and, depending upon the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) policies, may also gain credit for completion of in-school training for that particular trade.