Overview

Our experienced professors are passionate about their trade. Our Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach college diploma from Cambrian College follows the Ontario College of Trades apprenticeship training standard and features an optional, paid co-op where you’ll apply your skills in an actual work environment.

Key facts

First, you’ll learn the fundamentals of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and brake systems for heavy equipment, as well as diesel engines and power trains. Then you’ll focus on the particular challenges of being a truck and coach technician. You’ll tackle new technology and earn the skills that our industry partners are looking for. Hands-on training in the lab prepares you to service trucks, buses, trailers, and related equipment while taking personal pride in your work.
Graduates may find employment as apprentices in the industry or may find employment in related truck and coach component overhaul and maintenance shops.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical & Electronics

Trade Practices & Applications

Diesel Engines

Trade Math

Hydraulics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

91 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics View 152 other Bachelors in Mechanical 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.

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General requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

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Tuition Fees

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18245 CAD / year

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4149 CAD / year

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Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Greater Sudbury

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