Diploma in Motive Power Technician (Automotive)
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 7,057 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $31,128.28 for international students
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Introduction
Motive Power Technician is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program where students learn about spark-ignition engines, power trains, and related modern vehicle systems. Courses will be held in cutting-edge shops that have state-of-the-art tools and diagnosing equipment. Graduates from this program will have the necessary skill set to work within a variety of industries.
Your Learning Experience
The modern vehicle is a technical marvel on wheels. With computers and sophisticated power trains and engines, today’s vehicles need tech-savvy professionals with specialized skills to help keep them on the road.
If a career that lets you get your hands dirty while keeping up-to-date on the many technical advances in vehicle manufacturing is important to you, the Motive Power Technician (Automotive) program will deliver the skills necessary for an in-demand career.
As a Motive Power Technician, you will learn all there is to know about internal combustion spark ignition engines, power trains, and related modern vehicle systems in cutting-edge shops and with state-of-the-art tools and diagnosing equipment. You’ll also learn to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and undertake responsible work tasks with minimum supervision in the pursuit of your mechanic certification.
The Motive Power Technician (Automotive) program is designed to develop graduates with essential advanced technical, organizational, interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills required for the automotive service industry. You’ll gain progressive and comprehensive learning experiences on internal combustion spark-ignition engines, power trains, and related modern vehicle systems. Students will also learn to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and undertake responsible work tasks with a minimum of supervision.
Graduates may also be in a favorable status if they wish to apply for our alternative Motive Power Technician (Diesel) diploma program. Credit for those courses that bridge our diploma programs will be granted; therefore, significantly reducing the requirements for this second Ontario College Diploma. A co-op version of this program is also available.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Year 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MOTP-1050 ---- Engine Fundamentals Theory
- MOTP-1051 ---- Engine Fundamentals Lab
- MOTP-1052 ---- Electrical Fundamentals Theory
- MOTP-1053 ---- Electrical Fundamentals Lab
- MOTP-1054 ---- Power Train Fundamentals Theory
- MOTP-1055 ---- Power Train Fundamentals Lab
- MOTP-1056 ---- Fuel & Emission Fundamentals Theory
- MOTP-1057 ---- Fuel & Emission Fundamentals Lab
- MOTP-1058 ---- Vehicle Control Fundamentals Theory
- MOTP-1059 ---- Vehicle Control Fundamentals Lab
- MOTP-1060 ---- Technical Practices Theory
- MOTP-1061 ---- Technical Practices Lab
- MATH-1162 ---- Applied Mathematics
- WRIT-1039 ---- Reason & Writing 1-Technology
- MKTG-1047 ---- Marketing Principles
- ACAD-1007 ---- Skills for Success
Year 2
General Education - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MOTP-5017 ---- Automotive Engine Mechanical Systems Thy
- MOTP-5018 ---- Automotive Engine Mechanical Systems Lab
- MOTP-5019 ---- Automotive Electrical/Electronic Sys Thy
- MOTP-5020 ---- Automotive Electrical/Electronic Sys Lab
- MOTP-5021 ---- Automotive Power Train Systems Theory
- MOTP-5022 ---- Automotive Power Train Systems Lab
- MOTP-5023 ---- Automotive Fuel & Emission Systems Thy
- MOTP-5024 ---- Automotive Fuel & Emission Systems Lab
- MOTP-5025 ---- Automotive Vehicle Control Systems Thy
- MOTP-5026 ---- Automotive Vehicle Control Systems Lab
- MOTP-5027 ---- Automotive Climate Control Systems Thy
- MOTP-5028 ---- Automotive Climate Control Systems Lab
- MOTP-5029 ---- Alternative Energy Vehicle Systems Thy
- MOTP-5030 ---- Alternative Energy Vehicle Systems Lab
- MGMT-5041 ---- Management Principles
- MGMT-5043 ---- Applied Management Principles
- MOTP-5014 ---- Applied Vehicle Dynamics
- COMM-3040 ---- Communications-Motive Power
General Education - Electives
Take 3 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Year 2
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 19 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Analyze, diagnose*, and solve various motive power system problems by using problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
- Diagnose* and repair climate control systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Diagnose* and repair engine systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Diagnose* and repair electrical, electronic, personal safety, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Diagnose* and repair drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Diagnose* and repair suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
- Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
- Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
- Apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and analysis of motive power systems and subsystems.
- Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
- Use information technology and computer skills to support work in a motive power environment.
- Prepare, support, maintain, and communicate data from the log, record, and documentation systems.
- Apply business practices, project management skills, and communication skills to improve customer service.
- Assist in quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
- Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
- Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Motive Power Technician (Automotive) may find employment opportunities with motive power equipment manufacturers and dealers, oil companies, industrial, commercial, and passenger vehicle manufacturers and dealers in servicing, parts, warranty claims, merchandising sales, and insurance estimating. Graduates are also well positioned to enter the workplace in the automotive service technician trade and – depending upon Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) policies – may also gain credit for completion of in-school training for that particular trade.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Motive Power Technician (Automotive) program:
Service Advisor
Advise customers on recommended and required maintenance and repairs.
Automotive Lube Technician
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, lubricating engine parts and wheel bearings as well as replacing filters.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Perform general automotive repairs and ensure customer satisfaction.
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