Course description
Level One
CDEV1020 Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This mandatory course prepares students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for post-graduate careers. Students will learn to critically evaluate their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate and interpret available opportunities in the workplace. Self-marketing techniques using resumes, cover letters, cold-calls, and interviewing will be learned and students will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace with regards to social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues.
Hours: 16
Credits: 1
COMM1740 Communications - Customer Service
Description: This one semester course is designed to introduce students to industrial and business communications. Emphasis is placed on analyzing audience, determining purpose and effective ordering of ideas for various written communications such as letters, memoranda, and informal reports in the technical environment. As well, all students are expected to participate in group work throughout the semester and are expected to give oral presentations. Students would also learn how to deal with customer service in a Motive Power environment.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
COMP1280 Computer Applications
Description: This course will introduce students to the use of word processing and spreadsheet software program, as well as, operating systems and the Web to produce technical documents.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
MATH1830 Applied Mathematics
Description: This course is an applications oriented mathematics course in which the student utilizes arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry to solve technically oriented problems. This course is designed to develop a proficiency in mathematics necessary for subsequent courses in the Motive Power trades. The course covers both vocational (job oriented) and generic skills (written, analytical and problem-solving).
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
MOTV1170 Air Conditioning and ODP
Description: A basic understanding of the automotive heater and air conditioning system, including service precautions and Ministry guidelines.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
MOTV1180 Motive Power Safety and WHMIS
Description: Review safe working practices, housekeeping, hazard awareness, the use of personal protective equipment, safety legislation and regulations, WHMIS.
Hours: 15
Credits: 1
MOTV1190 Precision Measuring
Description: This course is designed to allow the Motive Power student to use precision measuring tools in trade related problems.
Hours: 15
Credits: 1
MOTV1210 Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
Description: This course will cover a basic understanding of the electrical flow and sources and a basic understanding of schematic interpretation and trade symbol usage.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
TRCK1110 Introduction to Truck and Coach Service
Description: The student will be given an overview of Truck and Coach systems, plus the operation and interpretation of precision measuring tools and meters. Basic function and usage of trade related hand and power tools. A basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic operations in an applicable trade format will be covered. A major component of this course will deal with part and component identification and location
Hours: 142
Credits: 10
Level Two
TRCK1400 Brake Systems for Trailers I
Description: In this course students will learn the principles of operating, testing, diagnosing and repairing air brake systems and trailer foundation brakes. Students will use air brake schematics to understand the principles of the operation, testing, diagnosing and repairing of air brake systems.
Hours: 33
Credits: 2
TRCK1410 Trailer Tires and Wheels
Description: This course will enable the student to understand the principles of operation, testing, diagnosing and repairing trailer tires, trailer wheel assemblies, hub assemblies, wheel bearings and trailer wheel seals.
Hours: 24
Credits: 2
TRCK1420 Trailer Frames and Suspensions I
Description: Students will learn the principles of the operation, testing, diagnosing and repairing of trailer landing gear, trailer frames, ladder frames and monocoque/unibody frames.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
TRCK1430 Body Systems for Trailers I
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation, test, diagnose and repair trailer dry vans. The student is able to understand the principles of operation, test, diagnose and repair, platform and float trailers. The student is able to understand the principles of operation, test, diagnose and repair trailer dumps and hoppers.
Hours: 42
Credits: 3
TRCK1440 Electrical Systems for Trailers I
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation of electricity and use them to repair trailer electrical systems. The student is able to understand the fundamental laws of electricity used to repair trailer electrical systems and the use of electrical test equipment to troubleshoot trailer electrical circuits. The student will also understand the graphics and construction of electrical circuit schematics and use them to proof calculations and verify circuit operation. The student is able to understand the principles of the operation, testing, diagnosing and repair of electrical circuits, electrical circuit and protection devices, electromagnetic devices and vehicle lead acid batteries.
Hours: 48
Credits: 3
TRCK1450 Workshop Practices for Trailers
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the basics of personal safety, the legal responsibilities of technicians, and customer relations in the trailer service facility. The student is able to understand the principles of operation and the safe use of hoisting and jacking tools and other shop equipment. The student is able to understand the principles of operation and the replacement of fasteners, locking devices, seals, sealants and gaskets. The student is able to understand the principles of operation of fluid power systems and perform repairs to manufacturer’s standards. The student is able to explain the function and operation of basic hydraulic and pneumatic components and to perform a scheduled maintenance service on a trailer hydraulic system.
Hours: 30
Credits: 2
TRCK1460 Brake Systems for Trailers II
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation, testing, diagnosing, and repairing Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and Safety Interlock Systems, trailer brakes, trailer hydraulic brakes, and trailer electric brakes.
Hours: 33
Credits: 2
TRCK1470 Trailer Axle Assemblies
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operating, testing, diagnosing and repairing trailer axle assemblies.
Hours: 9
Credits: 1
TRCK1480 Trailer Frames and Suspensions II
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation of trailer suspensions systems. The student is able to understand the principles of operation, test, diagnose and repair trailer mechanical suspensions and trailer air suspensions. The student is able to understand the principles of trailer alignment and test, diagnose and repair alignment and tracking conditions. The student is able to understand the principles of operation, and to test, diagnose and repair tractor-to-trailer and trailer-to-trailer coupling devices. The student is able to define the different types of tractor trailer combination and understand the legal requirements of length, height, weight and conspicuity.
Hours: 39
Credits: 3
TRCK1490 Body Systems for Trailers II
Description: In this course the student will learn the principles of operation, testing, diagnosing and repairing trailer insulated bodies. The student will understand the principles of operation, the testing, diagnosing and repairing of tankers, pressure vessels and special commodity tankers.
Hours: 42
Credits: 3
TRCK1500 Electrical Systems for Trailers II
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation, testing, diagnosing and repairing trailer electrical circuits, trailer electrical components and trailer computer control systems.
Hours: 39
Credits: 3
TRCK1510 Cargo Refrigeration and Heating Systems
Description: In Cargo Refrigeration and Heating Systems, students will learn the principles of operation of refrigeration systems. They will outline the procedure for testing, diagnosing, and repairing refrigeration systems and understand the environmental requirements of equipment and technicians.
Hours: 36
Credits: 3
WELD1470 Welding I
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the principles of operation of oxy-acetylene equipment and perform typical cutting and heating operations. The student is able to understand the principles of operation of MIG welding equipment and perform MIG welding on mild steel using downhand and positional techniques.
Hours: 33
Credits: 2
WELD1480 Welding II
Description: This course is designed to enable the student to understand the operating principles of arc welding equipment, to have an understanding of basic metallurgy and to be able to perform downhand and positional welding on mild steel.
Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Level Three
COOP1150 Workplace Based Co-op
Description: This course will provide students with college-approved work experience in their trade under the direct supervision of the tradespeople in the workplace. This course will increase the student’s understanding of real-life employer expectations with regards to attitudinal, practical, and academic skills required to gain employment and enhance self-marketing skills. In addition to these employability skills, the student will also have an opportunity to apply technical knowledge from the prior semesters of study to real life situations. These essential employability and technical skills areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as laid out in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes.
Hours: 560
Credits: 19
