As a graduate of this program, you will repair and overhaul automobiles, trucks and other automotive vehicles by examining, diagnosing and pinpointing the nature and extent of malfunctions and/or repairs required.

You will learn how to safely diagnose, inspect and adjust or repair: engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive shafts, axles and differentials, suspension, steering, alignment and brake components.

The program will also teach you to diagnose, inspect and service: fuel and emissions systems, engine computer controls, electrical systems (alternators, starters, wiring and other electrical systems and equipment on the vehicle) and air conditioning systems.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to use shop equipment, such as hoists, brake lathes, tire changers and wheel balancers, alignment machines, scanners, emission analyzers, air conditioning recovery and recharging stations, AVR machines, presses, as well as hand tools and measuring tools.

You will also learn the basic principles of welding using oxyacetylene and arc welding techniques. You will be introduced to the metal cutting process using cutting torches, plasma cutting equipment and arc air cutting.

(Note) Contact North students will be required to attend three practical (shop) sessions on site at Porcupine Campus per semester. Contact program coordinator for details.

Students who successfully complete this program, may continue into Semester III of the Motive Power Technician program at Cambrian College.

Employment Opportunities

You may obtain work as an apprentice or trainee carrying out maintenance on highway motor vehicles or work in other areas of the automotive field, such as service manager, service advisor, warranty clerk, parts manager, parts sales or vehicle sales.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, M, U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester I
BU4063 Introduction to Small Business (excluded from Contact North option)
BU1133 Introduction to Business and Organizational Behaviour (for Contact North option only)
MA1072 Mathematics I
MP1003 Trades Practices and Applications I
MP1005 Engines I
MP1006 Drive Train Systems I
EN1592 Communication Fundamentals
IN1092 Computer Methods – Trades Software
WE1092 Welding I

Semester II
EL1120 Electrical and Electronics I
EN1582 Applied Communications I
MA2072 Mathematics II
MP2004 Engines II
MP2005 Air Intake, Exhaust and Fuel Systems
MP2016 Steering, Suspension and Brakes I
WE2092 Welding II

Semester III
MP3001 Co-op Placement (for co-op option students)

For program information:
John Ikola
Program Coordinator
705-235-3211 ext. 2196
ikolaj@northern.on.ca

Upon successful completion of this program, students have the option to attend the second year of the Motive Power Technician program at Cambrian College. For further information, contact Northern College Admissions, (705) 235-7222.