Daytime Continuing Education - Gateway to the Motive Power Trades
Are you interested in becoming a Truck and Coach Technician (310T), Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A), or a Heavy Equipment Technician (421A), or upskilling in these industries? Explore our free micro-credential training opportunities.
Try a trade by registering for our free micro-credential training at the TR Leger Apprenticeship Training Center, Kemptville Campus, 40 Curtis Drive, Kemptville Ontario.
- January 8th, 2024 - March 8th, 2024, Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm
- Take the micro-credential courses that are of interest to you; OR
- Take all seven courses, achieve 70% or higher in each to successfully complete the in-class portion of the Level 1 Commercial Vehicle Apprenticeship Certification.
Contact us: 1-613-258-8519 or share your contact details with us and we’ll contact you directly.
Register today for ONE or ALL of the micro-credential courses:
Hydraulics-Fluid Power Systems
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Perform basic calculations of pressure, force and area using Imperial and international measurement.
- Interpret basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Explain, inspect, and test procedures for basic hydraulic and pneumatic components following manufacturer recommendations and schematics.
Electrical Theory / Practical
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Describe the principles and laws governing electricity following accepted scientific theories. Use basic electrical test equipment.
- Trace, test, diagnose, and repair electrical circuits.
- Evaluate batteries following manufacturer’s recommendations.
Engines
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Explain the terminology and identify the operating principles of engine blocks, cylinder heads, valve train and power train components.
- Perform engine system maintenance, inspection and service procedures, following manufacturer’s recommendations.
Fuel Systems Theory / Practical
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Describe the fundamentals of diesel fuel.
- Inspect engine fuel systems and recommend repairs to diesel fuel sub-systems and injectors following manufacturers’ recommendations.
Wheel End Assemblies & Brake Systems Theory/Practical
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Perform adjustments and recommend repairs to wheel end assemblies, hydraulic brake systems, air brake systems following manufacturer recommendations.
Drive Train Systems Theory / Practical
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Recommend repairs to push-type clutch, flywheel assemblies.
- Explain the fundamentals of gearing used in drive train systems following manufacturer recommendations.
- Recommend repairs to single counter-shaft manual transmissions, drive shafts, power take-off shafts, safety shields, universal joints, and single reduction drive axle assemblies following manufacturer recommendations.
Trade Practices Theory
Upon successful completion, participants are able to;
- Describe the legal responsibilities of employees and employers relating to safe working practices, protection of the environment.
- Demonstrate the operation of lifting, rigging, blocking and safety equipment according to government safety and environmental legislation.
- Use precision measuring tools following manufacturer recommendations.