ObjectivesThis program covers a variety of subjects including: * Applied work practices and procedures * Engine mechanical * Fuel systems * Electrical/electronics * Climate control * Hydraulics * Power trains * Welding * Steering suspension and brakes You will have the opportunity to perform actual service procedures on a wide variety of components found in the power train of heavy vehicles. You will learn to install and set up clutches and tear down and assess the condition of manual transmissions. Procedures for servicing hydraulic and mechanical systems of torque converters and automatic transmissions are covered, as well as a thorough coverage of differential, final drives and other components found in the power train.
Practical experienceThere is a job placement aspect in this program. These are some possible placements: # Local automotive dealerships # Truck service centres # Heavy-duty equipment dealers # Canadian fleet service # Toromont caterpillar # ERB transport
Academic titleMotive Power Technician Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSEMESTER ONE (15 WEEKS):
• CGE 126 General Education Communication
• MPM 010 Fuel Systems - Part I
• MPM 011 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part I
• MPM 015 Engine Systems - Part I
• MPM 026 Applied Work Practices - Part I
• MPM 035 Gear Trains/Power Trains
• MPM 045 Welding Procedures
SEMESTER TWO (13 WEEKS PLUS 2 WEEKS WORK PLACEMENT):
• HUM 104 Interpersonal Relations
• MPM 013 Fuel Systems - Part II
• MPM 016 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part II
• MPM 018 Engine Systems - Part II
• MPM 020 Steering, Suspension, and Brakes - Part I
• MPM 026 Applied Work Practices - Part II
• MPM 030 Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics - Part I
• MPM 050 Placement
• SBM 227 Introduction to Business for Non-Business Students
SEMESTER THREE (16 WEEKS PLUS 2 WEEKS WORK PLACEMENT):
• CGE 190 General Education for Technical Writers
• MPM 014 Fuel Systems - Part III
• MPM 017 Electrical and Electronic Systems - Part III
• MPM 021 Steering, Suspension, and Brakes - Part II
• MPM 027 Applied Work Practices - Part III
• MPM 031 Fluid Power Systems/Hydraulics - Part II
• MPM 040 Climate Control Systems
• MPM 051 Placement