Comments about Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment Ontario College Certificate - At the institution - Thunder Bay - Ontario
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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.
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Practical experience
There is a field placement component associated with this program.
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Entry requirements
Those wishing to enter the Motor Vehicle, Truck/Coach or Farm Mechanic Trade would also benefit from this program.
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Academic Title
Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment Ontario College Certificate
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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