Ontario College Diploma in Motive Power Technician (Diesel) (Co-op)

Motive Power Technician (Diesel) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program that includes paid co-op work experience. Students will gain knowledge on internal combustion compression ignition engines, power trains and related modern heavy-duty systems. Graduates will feel confident entering the workplace after applying their skills through their co-op experiences. Dynamic and specialized technicians are always in-demand and Fanshawe’s Motive Power Technician (diesel) program will give you the necessary knowledge and the opportunity to apply your new skills through co-op work experiences. Through the diesel mechanic courses, you will learn about internal combustion compression ignition engines, power trains, and modern heavy-duty systems. Students will also be able to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and undertake responsible work tasks with minimum supervision. The Motive Power Technician (Diesel) program is designed to develop graduates with essential advanced technical, organizational, interpersonal, administrative and managerial skills required for the heavy-duty service industry. You’ll gain progressive and comprehensive learning experiences on internal combustion compression ignition engines, power trains and related modern heavy-duty systems. Students will also learn to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and undertake responsible work tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant.Students who do not have a high school diploma may wish to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Trade Fundamentals preparatory program that provides all the admission requirements for this program.