Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment Ontario College Certificate

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Comments about Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment Ontario College Certificate - At the institution - Thunder Bay - Ontario

• Objectives
  Although heavy equipment oriented, this program prepares students for a diverse number of career opportunities in a variety of mechanical fields. Students are involved in maintaining, operating, and repairing on and off-road heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, skidders, trucks and tractors.
• Practical experience
  There is a field placement component associated with this program.
• Entry requirements
  Those wishing to enter the Motor Vehicle, Truck/Coach or Farm Mechanic Trade would also benefit from this program.
• Academic Title
  Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment Ontario College Certificate
• Course description
  First Semester Common Core
  Course Number/ Title     Hours
  HC 121       Applied Work Practices & Procedures     90
  HC 122       Engines     90
  HC 123       Electricity & Electronics     108
  CS 117       Communication Strategies     48
  SY 180       Exploring Human Diversity     48
  Total Hours Per Semester     384
          
          
  Second Semester
  Course Number/ Title     Hours
  HC 240       Fluid Power System     80
  HC 241       Electrical & Electronics II     60
  HC 242       Heavy Duty Fuel Systems     80
  HC 243       Drive Train Systems     80
  HC 244       Steering, Suspension & Brakes     60
  HC 245       Field Placement (2 week)     
  Total Hours Per Semester     360

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