Overview

The Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op) course from Conestoga College provides Level 1 and 2 apprenticeship training equivalencies with an emphasis on hands-on learning.

Together we will delve deeper into related topics such as failure analysis, electrical diagnostics and systems repair. To broaden your options, we will introduce you to alternative careers within the heavy duty equipment industry such as business development, customer service, and shop and parts management.

As a graduate you will have the opportunity to receive exemption from Levels 1 and 2 of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship in-school training.

Careers

Graduates may hold positions in employment fields such as heavy duty equipment, agricultural equipment, powered lift truck and truck and coach technician apprentice, service writer, shop manager, and business owner, and work in settings that include manufacturing, service and sales.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Reading & Writing Skills

Computer Applications

Applied Mathematics

Heavy Equipment Service and Repair

Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity

Trade and Repair Practices

Welding for Motive Power

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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53

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 (COMM1251)
Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades and Apprenticeship (MATH1420)
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Technological requirements

Minimum requirements

Microsoft Windows 11
10th Generation Intel Core i5 processor or AMD Ryzen 5 4000 processor
Minimum 16GB memory
Webcam functionality
Audio capability (speakers and a quality headset/microphone)
Intel HD integrated graphics or equivalent
256 GB SSD
Wireless Network adapter supporting IEEE 802.11g/n/ac
13" or 15" screen (recommended resolution 1920x1080)

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Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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