Confederation College’s Motive Power Techniques – Heavy Equipment certificate program covers all aspects of the heavy-duty service industry. Students will get hands-on experience maintaining and repairing various heavy-duty systems such as gear trains, electrical/electronics, diesel fuel systems, air brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspensions on heavy-duty trucks, off-road construction and forestry equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, skidders, trucks and tractors. Students will also get in-class learning to give them the mechanical knowledge and workplace skills they need to help them find and keep a job in today’s modern workplace.

Although focused on heavy equipment, this program prepares students for a diverse number of career opportunities in a variety of mechanical fields.

Highlights • Program includes a two-week field placement so students get on-the-job training in a real shop • Courses follow industry standards and practices so students are ready for the job market • Learn today’s technologies – and how to adapt to tomorrow’s • Graduates can also go on to an apprenticeship program