Ontario College Diploma in Motive Power Technician - Heavy Equipment

When it comes to machinery, if you believe bigger is better, then this program is for you. Northern's two-year Motive Power Technician Heavy Equipment diploma will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take on the monster machines that power our economy.

In an apprenticeship environment focused on teamwork, personal safety and problem solving, youll be trained to meet the challenges of increasingly complex work environments.

While developing a standard of craftsmanship that sets you apart, youll learn to diagnose and repair the mechanical, electric and electronic systems that our industries depend on.

After that, youll be qualified to work in the forestry, mining, and construction industries, or at a dealership, insurance company, or service and repair shop.

This program will also prepare you to apply your knowledge in analyzing and solving heavy duty equipment system problems. You will learn how to diagnose and repair mechanical, electronic and electrical heavy duty equipment components and systems using a variety of troubleshooting techniques and testing equipment to support heavy equipment operations.

A Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and verifies the repair of heavy-duty equipment. They work on different types of heavy-duty equipment such as draft shaft drive axle assemblies, final drive, structure components and accessories, tires, wheels, frames and undercarriages, and ground engaging equipment and attachments.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)
Or equivalent
Overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual Band score under 6.0, however, we will accept one band at 5.5.
TOEFL - A score of 550 paper and 213 computer-based and 79 IBT