Post-Secondary Program Motive Power - Truck and Coach Technician - Programa de Técnico en Camiones y Autobuses

The Truck and Coach - Motive Power Technician program combines theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare you for the truck and coach field, which is one of the economy´s largest industries.

To ensure you are career-ready, Truck and Coach Technician courses emphasize applied mechanics and vehicle dynamics, as well as component design and repair. In addition to the traditional trade subject areas, you receive advanced instruction in areas such as HVAC (refrigeration), preventative maintenance and fixed operations management. English and general education are also included. This combined selection of courses is designed to prepare you to be an employer´s candidate of choice.

Because the program is based on the Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship curriculum standards, graduates meet the requirements for level 1 and level 2 in-school apprenticeship training. You will be able to work in many different areas of the truck and coach industry, including in a repair facility as an apprentice, in administrative/managerial roles and with parts departments/suppliers.

Academic Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C or U or equivalent or take the Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Co-op Requirements:

Completion of all courses from semester one
A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-160/161 or Accuplacer placement testing at the COMM-170/171 level
Students who meet the above prerequisites will register for COOP-521 in semester 2

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
College Communication 1
Pathways to Success
Measurements and Calculations 1
Workplace Trade Practices
Engine Systems 1
Electrical Fundamentals
Fluid Power Systems

Semester 2
College Communication 2
General Education Elective
Measurements and Calculations 2
Drive Train Systems 1
Wheel End Assemblies & Brake Systems
Fuel Systems 1
Preventative Maintenance

Semester 3
Fixed Operations Management 1
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Trade Practices and Auxiliary Systems
Engine Systems 2
Drive Train Systems 2
Electrical Systems
Vehicle Management Electronics & Emissions Systems

Semester 4
Communications for Professionals in the Automotive Industry
Fixed Operations Management 2
General Education Elective
HVAC & ODP Certification
Operational Compliance
Vehicle Specifications
Steering Suspension & Brake Systems
Fuel Systems 2

Apprentice truck and coach technician
Certified truck and coach technician
Maintenance shop manager
Industry representative
Employment within support services such as rebuild shops/parts supply organizations/etc