📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the truck and coach repair industry? Let our professionals share their passion and knowledge with you. Offering over 17,000 square feet of shop space, Conestoga provides you with the skills to be job ready to enter this high demand trade. Our one-year program provides Level 1 apprenticeship schooling with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Together we will explore various topics including safety, tool usage, preventative maintenance, engines, transmissions, drive trains and electrical/electronic components.As a graduate you will have the opportunity to receive exemption from Level 1 of the Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship in-school training and/or advanced standing into year two of the Truck and Coach diploma program. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Computer Applications
COMP1280

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Applied Mathematics
MATH1830

Drawings, Schematics and Basic Electricity
MOTV1215

Truck and Coach Service and Repair
TRCK1720

Welding for Motive Power
WELD1610

Level 2
Course details
Career Launch
CDEV1820

Motive Power Business I
MOTV2205

Fluid Power Systems
TRCK1140

Fuel Systems I
TRCK1270

Engine Systems I
TRCK1280

Drive Train Systems
TRCK1360

Brake Systems
TRCK1560

Trade and Repair Practices
TRCK1710

Electrical Systems I
TRCK1740

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Apply critical thinking skills and fundamental knowledge of truck and coach operation, components, and their interrelationships to identify basic system problems
Identify and service fundamental truck and coach engine components and subsystems to maintain optimal engine longevity that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
Identify and service fundamental truck and coach electrical components and systems to maintain component performance that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
Identify and service fundamental truck and coach drive train components and systems to maintain the drive train’s peak operational condition that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
Identify and service fundamental truck and coach suspension, steering, brakes, and wheel end components to maintain vehicle integrity that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
Assess fundamental truck and coach fuel components and subcomponents using a variety of basic test equipment to maintain fuel component function that complies with manufacturers’ specifications
Identify and inspect fluid power components using basic testing procedures and equipment to maintain fluid power components that comply with manufacturers’ specifications
Use information technology to access manufacturer maintenance, repair specifications, updates and procedures for truck and coach
Use customer service and communication best practices to support client and business relationships in a truck and coach repair facility
Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships
Complete all assigned work, logs, records, and documentation to comply with industry standards; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical and environmentally responsible principles
Use hoisting and rigging techniques to safely support, move and extract truck and coach components in accordance with industry standards
Perform soldering operations, welding and cutting using oxy fuel welding using GMAW to repair various truck and coach components

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,031 USD per year

17,031 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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