Motive Power Technician – Recreational and Sport Vehicles (Co-op)
We are the only college in Ontario offering a diploma program with interdisciplinary training for aviation, marine, recreational vehicles, and small engine maintenance and repair. A co-op experience ensures you will graduate with a head start on your career.
With a focus on marine, aviation, recreational vehicles, and small engine maintenance and repair, this program offers a unique set of skills training that prepares you for a high-performance career across multiple mechanical disciplines. Graduates are in demand across a wide range of sectors, from commercial marine and aviation firms to specialized recreational vehicle dealerships.
A co-op in semester 3 provides the opportunity for students to connect with employers and gain real-world work experience.
Although this not an apprenticeship program, our training is strategically aligned with Level 1 apprenticeship learning outcomes for the following trades, offering you a significant head start should you choose to pursue a formal apprenticeship after graduating from our Motive Power Technician program:
- Small Engine Technician – 435A
- Marine Engine Technician – 435B
- Turf Equipment Technician – 421C
- Recreational Vehicle Technician – 690H*
* Students will have the ability to work toward their Red Seal equivalency.
Optional: RV-2 LPG Certification.
This is the only program of its kind in Ontario. Designed in partnership with marine, aircraft, recreational vehicle, and power sports businesses, the program has been endorsed by provincial and national industry associations.
We are pleased to offer this program with an Indigenous Perspectives Designation. See below for more information on this unique credential.
In addition to extensive hands-on learning, students will participate in a co-op in semester 3, which provides valuable employment experience.
Due to the foundational training across various transportation sectors, graduates have a range of career options, including:
- Small Engine Technician
- Turf Equipment Technician
- Marine Technician
- RV Technician
- Aircraft Interior Technician
- Upholsterer
The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students in this program. To qualify for an IPD, you must take and successfully complete a series of required Indigenous Studies courses as well as participate in a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences. Your transcript will indicate the IPD upon graduation, a designation that provides you with a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions to our shared society within the context of your program of study. The IPD provides a valuable skill set sought after in today's employment sector.
