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Diploma of Motive Power Technician

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Windsor, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diesel technician co-op diploma with paid work experience.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods from Motive Power Technician to analyse relevant problems
Communicate findings
And develop subject-specific professional skills.

Career outcomes

Motive power equipment manufacturers and dealers
Oil companies
Industrial and commercial vehicle manufacturers and dealers in servicing
Parts
Warranty claims
Merchandising sales
Insurance estimating

Curriculum

Four-term
60-week co-op diploma: internal combustion compression-ignition engines
Power trains and heavy-duty systems
Problem diagnosis
Communication and responsible work practices
With paid co-op work terms.

Entry requirements

Academic

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C)
University (U)
University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 12 Math (C) or (U) Senior Level Physics (C) or (U) is recommended
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects on each programme page (Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing are special diplomas with higher English scores); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 110
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,348 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Windsor Campus
Faculty or school	School of Skilled Trades
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.