London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Motive Power Technician (Diesel) (Co-op) in London Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
|
London Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,202
(c. USD10,903.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Motive Power Technician (Diesel) program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma offering that combines classroom learning with paid co-op opportunities. Participants will develop expertise in compression ignition engines, powertrains, and contemporary heavy-duty equipment systems. The hands-on co-op components ensure graduates enter the workforce with practical experience and confidence.
Skilled diesel technicians remain highly sought-after, and Fanshawe's program equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical application through cooperative work placements. The curriculum covers diesel engine mechanics, powertrain systems, and modern heavy-duty technologies. Additionally, students will enhance their communication abilities, develop logical troubleshooting skills, and learn to work independently on professional tasks.
This program opens doors to diverse career paths across multiple industries. The specialized diesel mechanic training qualifies graduates for positions at equipment dealerships and prepares them for Truck and Coach apprenticeship opportunities.
Structured to cultivate well-rounded professionals, the Motive Power Technician (Diesel) program develops the technical, organizational, and managerial competencies demanded by the heavy-duty service sector. Through progressive training, students master compression ignition engines, powertrain systems, and related heavy-duty technologies while refining their communication, problem-solving, and independent work capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) OR Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
Tuition
CAD
15,202