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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op)

Course code: #0737

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $13,750 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Winter-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

College Diploma in Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Optional Co-op)

A wide variety of opportunities await you in the heavy equipment repair field. 

Individuals who possess mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and can work individually and as a team member are well-suited to enter this lucrative trade area. 

Conestoga’s Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment diploma program will allow you to develop skills in all of these areas. 

With a focus on hands-on training to complement the in-class theory, you will be well-positioned to enter this high demand trade area. 

In addition to the core trade-related skills, this program also prepares you to take on related roles in the heavy-duty equipment industry, including business development, shop and parts management, and a variety of other alternative options to a traditional technician career. 

The program's second year will enable you to delve deeper into related topics such as engine failure analysis and electrical diagnostics and repair. 

Qualifying students have the opportunity to engage in a paid co-operative education work term during the summer between Years 1 and 2 of the program, enabling you to apply your knowledge in a practical environment. 

The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. 

As a graduate of the diploma program, you will have an opportunity to receive an automatic exemption from Levels 1 and 2 of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship in-school training should you choose to pursue that career pathway.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,950

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,340
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $13,750

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
  • Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades and Apprenticeship

Career opportunities

  • Heavy duty equipment technician
  • Parts technician
  • Heavy duty equipment sale representative

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