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Diploma of Automotive in Motive Power Technician

Centennial College

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Ontario College Diploma offered by the School of Motive Power at Ashtonbee Campus, 2 years (4 semesters).

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Automotive in Motive Power Technician. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Automotive apprentice technician
  • Automotive technician (following apprenticeship)
  • Automotive technical supervisor
  • Automotive service advisor
  • Automotive service manager
  • Automotive parts manager
  • Automotive teacher (college/high school/factory training)

Curriculum

  • Programme length: 2 years (4 semesters). Early courses include Electrical Fundamentals
  • Workplace/Trade Practices
  • Engines 1
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • and Brakes 1. Later terms cover Engines 2
  • Electrical Diagnosis 2
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • and Brakes 2. The programme includes a co-op work term.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
  • Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, Programme-specific

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence If Required
  • Proof of Funds
  • Study Permit Documents If Applicable

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,167 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusAshtonbee Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Motive Power
DepartmentDepartment of Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.