Truck & Coach Technicians
Contact the cooperative education teacher at your high school for the application form.
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Mohawk College and other local school boards have joined forces to offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue careers as Truck & Coach Technicians, Power Lift Truck Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, and Agricultural Equipment Technician.
This program combines instruction at their home schools and Mohawk College and provides a Cooperative Education placement in the truck and coach repair and maintenance industry. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in Grade 12. Students in Grade 12 must be in their graduating year with a minimum of 24 credits.
Career as a Truck and Coach Technician
A Truck & Coach Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and services mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and components of trucks and coaches.
In this program, students complete the “Level One” portion of the in-school apprenticeship training for Truck and Coach Technician at Mohawk College. The education and training opportunities are provided at home schools and at Mohawk College (Stoney Creek Campus). Students will spend nine weeks (Monday to Friday) at the workplace, and nine weeks (Monday to Friday) at Mohawk College completing the Level One Apprenticeship in-school training.
Students will receive Truck and Coach Technician Apprenticeship training in an ultra-modern facility at Mohawk College.
To qualify, YOU must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have an interest in transportation technology
- Be in good academic standing
- Demonstrate strong work habits and a positive attitude
- Have a working knowledge of mathematical principles
- Students must be registered apprentices before attending the Truck and Coach accelerated program
A selection committee that includes industry partners may interview candidates.
A limited number of spaces are available.
Program components include:
- Grade 12 students attend their home school for semester one for 4 classes
- Students will spend nine weeks (Monday to Friday) at the workplace, and nine weeks (Monday to Friday) at Mohawk College completing the Level One Apprenticeship in-school training.
- Students will receive Truck and Coach Technician Apprenticeship training in a modern facility at Mohawk College.
Program Credits/Certification:
Upon successfully completing the program, you will:
- A Guidance Counsellor or Cooperative Education teacher must help you to complete an application form for the Accelerated Program and submit all required documents.
- Receive four co-op credits in the work place and graduate from your home school Successfully complete the “Level One” Apprenticeship training for Automotive Service Technician with valuable work experience and extensive skills training