Motive Power Technician (Automotive) MTA7
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(Co-operative Education option – MTA9)
Workload Level
- 9 courses in the first semester
- 3 hours of study/assignments required for each hour in class
- 330 hours of class (23 hour/week commitment)
- It is expected that you will participate in out of class activities.
Holland Code: R (Realistic)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.
Arts & Literacy Grade 12 English is recommended
Math and Science Grade 12 math is recommended
Technology Computer skills in word, excel, powerpoint, online diagnostics
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Work well in group or team environments
- Good organizational skills
- Good judgement
- Work well alone
- Be able to meet tight timelines
Useful background experience for this program would be
- Able to apply mathematical skills
- Typing skills
- Be well versed in word document
- Interpersonal skills
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Licensed service technicians, Shop owner, Post graduate degrees, Service writers/managers, Parts personnel.
Places you may find yourself employed include
- Service stations
- Repair garages
- Dealerships
- Insurance companies
- Personal garage
Typical working conditions for this kind of work:
- Working inside shops
- Physical labor, sometimes heavy
- On call work- service calls
- Day/evenings/ weekend standard weekly hours
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace
- General repairs
- Recalls
- Specialized repair work
- Estimating
- Customer interactions
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
- Ozone depletion certificate (Website)
- AST and TCT Apprenticeship ministry sites (Website)
- Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Click on the links below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
Career Outlook
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Last Modified: June 1, 2022