| | Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment | | |
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| School | Conestoga College | | |
| Location | Kitchener, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 23,000
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 English
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.), Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270), and Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades and Apprenticeship (MATH1420). | | |
| Cost | | National: | $4,509 | | International: | $17,198 |
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| Description | 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 member of a team 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 within 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. | | |
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