This Heavy Duty Equipment - Motive Power Technician program, which is based on the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship curriculum standards, will prepare you for an exciting career as a skilled professional in the heavy duty off-road equipment field — one of the economy's largest industries.

The theoretical knowledge you'll gain in the Heavy Duty Equipment Motive Power Technician courses, combined with the hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs, will give you an ideal start to a fulfilling career.

The program's focus will be on applied mechanics and vehicle systems as well as component design and repair. Centennial College will offer exclusive courses such as Fixed Operations Management and Hoisting and Rigging while also incorporating courses in business, English and general education.

Upon completion, you'll be able to seek employment in many different areas of the heavy duty industry, such as an apprenticeship in a equipment dealership,repair facility, mining and construction companies, administrative/managerial roles and with parts departments/suppliers. Because the program is based on the Heavy Duty Equipment apprenticeship curriculum standards, you'll meet the requirements for levels 1 and 2 of in-school apprenticeship training.

Co-op Option

The program's co-op option will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you work one term as a paid employee in the field. This opportunity will not only allow you to put classroom learning into practice, but it will also provide valuable contacts for future careers.

Program Highlights

• You will learn about equipment technology in one of Canada's largest transportation training centres at Centennial College's Ashtonbee Campus.
• Because facilities are cutting edge, you'll have access to training aids that will allow you to experience a variety of current technologies relevant to industry expectations.
• This unique program will be a blend of technical training and college academic courses.

Career Outlook

• Heavy Duty Equipment technician
• Maintenance shop manager
• Industry representative
• Employment in support services

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study