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Diploma of Automotive - Motive Power Technician
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Automotive - Motive Power Technician
- develop disciplinary knowledge
- Critical analysis and effective communication. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- Not a published outcomes statement.
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 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo Cambridge 167
- Institutional test Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- High School Diploma
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review programme availability and international admission requirements. Complete the international college application using the application process linked on the official college website. Upload academic transcripts and any required English-language evidence and identification documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,167 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Ashtonbee Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Motive Power |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $19,167 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo Cambridge 167, Institutional test Duolingo 105.