PROGRAM OF STUDY - Subject to Change
Courses Taken in Level 1 (15 weeks)
September - December
Computerized Shop Management Systems 60 hours
Mathematics and Related Science I 60 hours
Science, Technology and Society 45 hours
Chassis and Drivelines I 120 hours
Fuel and Electrical Systems I 105 hours
Safety and Shop Techniques 30 hours
Internal Combustion Engines I 60 hours
Employment Preparation 12 hours
Courses Taken in Level 2 (15 weeks)
January– April
Communication Skills I for Automotive Service 45 hours
Mathematics and Related Science II 60 hours
Chassis and Drivelines II 135 hours
Fuel and Electrical Systems II 105 hours
Internal Combustion Engines II 60 hours
General Education Elective 45 hours
Paid Co-op Placement (15 weeks)
May - August
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley’s Co-op Office, in conjunction with Job Connect, will work closely with the local car dealers, service centres, the Motive Power Technician Program Advisory Committee, the local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship Office, and automotive faculty, to match students with businesses interested in providing work placements for our students. All employment placements will comply with the appropriate legislation and / or regulations. This will be an invaluable opportunity for students to see the day-to-day operations of an automotive business and gain some valuable work experience.
Courses Taken in Level 3 (15 weeks)
September - December - the year after you began in Level 1
Communication Skills II for Automotive Service 45 hours
Introduction to Marketing 45 hours
Chassis and Drivelines III 120 hours
Fuel and Electrical Systems III 120 hours
Internal Combustion Engines III 60 hours
Automotive Technology – Driving Change 45 hours
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