The Truck and Coach - Motive Power Technician program will combine theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare you for the truck and coach field — one of the economy's largest industries.

To ensure you'll be career-ready, Truck and Coach Technician courses will emphasize applied mechanics and vehicle dynamics as well as component design and repair. In addition to the traditional trade subject areas, you'll receive advanced instruction in areas such as HVAC (refrigeration), preventative maintenance and fixed operations management. English and general education will also be included. This combined selection of courses is designed to prepare you to be an employer's candidate of choice.

Because the program is based on the Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship curriculum standards, you'll meet the requirements for Level 1 and 2 in-school apprenticeship training. You'll also be able to work in many different areas of the truck and coach industry, including in a repair facility as an apprentice, in administrative/managerial roles and with parts departments/suppliers.

Program Highlights

• You'll have access to one of Canada's largest transportation training centres at Centennial College's Ashtonbee Campus

• You'll learn about truck and coach technologies in modern facilities with training aids that are relevant to industry expectations and standards.

• This program will combine technical training and college academic courses, with both lectures and labs incorporated into your studies.

Career Outlook

• Apprentice truck and coach technician
• Certified truck and coach technician
• Maintenance shop manager
• Industry representative
• Employment within support services such as rebuild shops/parts supply organizations/etc

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this (Motive Power) Truck and Coach Technician Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study.