Certificate in Truck and Coach Technician (Apprenticeship)
The Truck and Coach Technician Algonquin College Certificate program is designed for registered apprentices in the truck and coach trade.
Applicants to the Truck and Coach Technician program must:
- be currently employed in the trade
- be formally registered as apprentices with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU)
- have a valid Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities that includes your Ministry Client ID and approved Class Number
If you are considering a future as a truck and coach technician, you might work for businesses such as:
- bus/coach lines
- construction companies
- manufacturers
- small trucking companies
- public and private sector fleets
Campus Information
Ottawa
A college campus should be designed around student needs. It should include the facilities — from public busing to affordable, healthy food services — that make student life efficient, worry-free, and productive. Students have varied interests and needs. That’s why the Ottawa campus of Algonquin accommodates a diverse range of requirements. A college campus should be setup to encourage discussion, with students enriching each other’s experience, providing friendship, support and offering a special way to learn.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
- May
Application Processing Time in Days: 45
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
pA broad range of employment opportunities may be available to truck and coach technicians. The truck and coach repair industry may include such businesses as: bus/coach lines, large and small trucking companies, construction companies, manufacturers, and public and private sector fleets.
PSW Opportunity
- 3* Year PSW Opportunity Minimum 2 years of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Program Eligibility
- Applicants must be formally registered as apprentices and be released by their sponsor to attend the College.
- Eligibility is determined by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no core subject below 55%
Or: General Certificate of Education (0 Level). Require a minimum of five academic subjects, of which one is English with a grade of C
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
- Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
- Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60
India
One of the following:
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%
- Or Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat State Boards – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 65% and no grade below 60%
- Or all other State Boards – Higher Secondary transcripts – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- 1. Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 6.0)
Nepal
High School Transcripts
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
- Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
- Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60
Sri Lanka
One of the following:
- Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level Examination Level results or
- General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) At Ordinary Level (showing at least five subjects passed) or
- National Diploma (Agriculture, Technology)
All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade representing 65 percent or higher in required program subjects
English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
- Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
- Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60
- Course Code: 0529M01FWO
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
1831 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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