Motive Power – Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
This Heavy Duty Equipment – Motive Power Technician program, which is based on the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship curriculum standards, prepares you for an exciting career as a skilled professional in the heavy duty equipment field, one of the economy’s largest industries.
Quick Facts |
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Full-time Duration: | 2 years |
Starting in: | September |
Tuition Fee: | $16,377 |
Location: | Pickering, Canada |
The theoretical knowledge you gain in the Heavy Duty Equipment Motive Power Technician courses, combined with the hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs, gives you an ideal start to a fulfilling career in the heavy duty equipment field.
The focus of the program is on applied mechanics, vehicle dynamics as well as component design and repair. Centennial College offers exclusive courses such as Advanced Electrical/Electronics, Alternative and Emerging Fuels, Logistics and Hoisting and Rigging while incorporating courses in business, English and general education.
Upon completion, you will be able to seek employment in many different areas of the heavy duty industry, such as an apprenticeship in a repair facility, administrative/managerial roles and with parts departments/suppliers as well, because the program is based on the Heavy Duty Equipment apprenticeship curriculum standards, graduates meet the requirements for level 1 and level 2 in-school apprenticeship training.
Program Highlights
- You learn about equipment technology in one of Canada’s largest transportation training centres at Centennial College’s Ashtonbee Campus.
- Because facilities are cutting edge, you have access to training aids that allow you to experience a variety of current technologies relevant to industry expectations.
- This unique program is a blend of technical training and college academic courses.
“A good opportunity to be a member of the research team to conduct research for reputed institutions like University of Toronto and Centennial College. Gained a lot a new knowledge and hands-on experience in conducting research. Learned sampling techniques and different data analysis methods.”
Sushil Anu // Performance of Existing Oil-Grit Separators (Stormceptor) and Development a New Generation of Urban Sediment-Contaminant Separators
Career Prospects
Career Outlook
- Heavy duty mechanic
- Heavy duty technician
- Maintenance shop manager
- Industry representative
- Employment in support services