Overview

Key Facts

You will learn how to diagnose and repair mechanical, electronic and electrical heavy duty equipment components and systems using a variety of troubleshooting techniques and testing equipment to support heavy equipment operations. The Motive Power Technician - Heavy Equipment program of Northern College provides a basis for you to:

Develop desirable work attitudes and a keen sense of responsibility, particularly with regard to personal safety.

Acquire sound theoretical training to meet the challenges of today’s increasingly complex work environments.

Reinforce fundamental skills of the trade through exposure to practical applications.

Develop high standards of craftsmanship, problem solving skills and personal pride in your trade.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in dealerships, service and repair shops, or retails stores. They may also work within the forestry, mining and construction industries or for insurance companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical and Electronics

Computer Methods – Trades Software

Mathematics & Precision Measurement

Trade Practices and Applications – Motive Power

Drive Train – Systems

Welding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Timmins, Canada

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering View 44 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Grade 12 English (C, U)

Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

English Proficiency, we will require one of the following:

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System: a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+

NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency

Proof of senior high school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 11 Mathematics (50% min.)Technical /Science Stream.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15258 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15258 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

2721 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2721 CAD per year during 24 months.

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