The Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program prepares you for success through 32 weeks of in-class training and two, two-week work placements.
While all aspects of heavy truck technology are embodied in the program, fundamentals of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, gear trains, brakes steering and suspension systems and work place practices are emphasized. Training focused on electronics, diagnosis and computer management systems concludes the program.
More specifically, the 32 weeks of in-class training consists of eight courses:
Drive Trains
Electrical Systems
Engine Systems
Trade Practices
Brake Systems
Fuel Systems
Electronic Management and Emission
Fluid power
This Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program has also partnered with world class fleet, as part of the work experience, to further broaden your future opportunities.
Upon successful completion, with a 75 percent grade average, you will complete a job interview at a hiring MACK/VOLVO dealership or fleet operation, where you will obtain your on-the-job apprenticeship training.
Program Highlights
The facilities from which you train at Ashtonbee Campus are fully equipped with the latest tools of the trade.
The Truck and Coach Technician – Mack/Volvo MAP 32 program has an excellent student-teacher ratio of approximately 20 to one.
The training you receive is more in-depth and in-school sessions are longer than that of traditional apprenticeship training.
Prerequisites
APVO-201 Trade Practices
APVO-202 Engine Systems
APVO-205 Drive Trains
APVO-206 Brake Systems
APVO-207 Electrical Systems
APVO-208 Fuel Systems
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent
Additional Requirements
Applicants are selected through an interview with program faculty.
Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada.
Notes:
To be considered for a seat, you must apply to program 8681 at ontariocolleges.ca.
After you apply, you will receive a letter and questionnaire, with instructions on how to request a program interview. Admission is on a first come first served basis for qualified applicants, so it is important that you return your questionnaire promptly as per the instructions.
Students enrolled in a Centennial College Modified Apprenticeship Program (MAP) are registered with the apprenticeship branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Second Career Strategy.
If you have previously attended a full time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $95 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to ontariocolleges.ca - Application Fees.
2. Submit Documents
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to ontariocolleges.ca.
Applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements for applicants to Modified Apprenticeship Programs (MAP) are sent by mail.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.