Truck and Coach Technician – Volvo/Mack
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code8681
- Ministry NameMotive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach
- SchoolSchool of Transportation
- CredentialOntario College Certificate
- Program TypeCertificate program
- Program Length1 year
- LocationAshtonbee Campus
- Emailjdixon@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 57069
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Technology Requirements
- Advising Services
- Co-operative Education
Note: All transportation programs will take place on campus starting Fall 2022.
The Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program will prepare you for success through 32 weeks of in-class training and two two-week work placements.
While all aspects of heavy truck technology will be embodied in the program, fundamentals of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, gear trains, brakes steering and suspension systems and work place practices will be emphasized. Training will focus on electronics and diagnosis, with computer management systems concluding the program.
More specifically, the 32 weeks of in-class training will consist of eight courses:
- Drive Trains
- Electrical Systems
- Engine Systems
- Trade Practices
- Brake Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Electronic Management and Emission
- Fluid Power
As part of the work experience, the Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program has also partnered with a world class fleet to further broaden your future opportunities.
Upon successful program completion, with a 75 per cent grade average, you'll complete a job interview at a hiring MACK/VOLVO dealership or fleet operation, where you'll obtain your on-the-job apprenticeship training.
Program Overview
Note: All transportation programs will take place on campus starting Fall 2022.
The Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program will prepare you for success through 32 weeks of in-class training and two two-week work placements.
While all aspects of heavy truck technology will be embodied in the program, fundamentals of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, gear trains, brakes steering and suspension systems and work place practices will be emphasized. Training will focus on electronics and diagnosis, with computer management systems concluding the program.
More specifically, the 32 weeks of in-class training will consist of eight courses:
- Drive Trains
- Electrical Systems
- Engine Systems
- Trade Practices
- Brake Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Electronic Management and Emission
- Fluid Power
As part of the work experience, the Truck and Coach Technician – MACK/VOLVO MAP 32 program has also partnered with a world class fleet to further broaden your future opportunities.
Upon successful program completion, with a 75 per cent grade average, you'll complete a job interview at a hiring MACK/VOLVO dealership or fleet operation, where you'll obtain your on-the-job apprenticeship training.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- The facilities at Ashtonbee Campus, from which you'll train, 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'll receive will be more in-depth and in-school sessions will be longer than that of traditional apprenticeship training.
Career Outlook
- Truck and Coach technician
- Heavy equipment mechanic
- College teacher
- Service writer
- Service technician
- Truck or coach company representative
- Service advisor
- Service assistant manager
- Industry teacher
Areas of Employment
- Heavy equipment and trucking companies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- You must be able to legally work in Canada.
- Program admission session
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 Labour, Training and Skills Development.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
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 $125 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).
For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
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.
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.
Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.
Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- A Windows Laptop with:
- Intell i5-8500T CPU @ 2.10GHz (6 cores) or AMD equivalent processor;
- 16GB or more of RAM;
- 256GB SSD;
- USB Port;
- Windows 11 version 23H2
- Peripherals: Webcam, Keyboard/ Mouse
- OR
- An iPad 9.7 inch (6th generation recommended);
- 128GB storage
Recommended:
- Apple pencil
Minimum Internet Requirement:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.
ClassAPPs 2.0
Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.
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