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Diploma in Motive Power Technician

Diploma in Motive Power Technician

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Motive Power Technician is a diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics programme taught at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Supply Chain & Logistics

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,428 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Are you ready to power up your career in the ever-evolving automotive industry? Our 2-Year Motive Power Technician Diploma Program is designed for those who are passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to make an impact in the world of transportation. Dive into the future with electric vehicles (EV), explore the intricacies of truck and coach systems, and master Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Upon completion of this program, graduates will have completed their Ontario Apprenticeship levels 1 to 3 of Automotive Service Technician in class training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a dynamic field where innovation drives success.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level, including Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level. English-language proficiency follows the institution's requirement for certificate, diploma and advanced-diploma programmes: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 55, or Duolingo English Test 110 overall with no sub-score below 85; domestic applicants meet it through the Grade 12 English prerequisite. Applicants missing the academic prerequisites may enrol in the college's Career/College Prep programme, offered free to Ontario residents 18 or older, and those with transcripts from outside Canada are directed to the college's transcript-evaluation process.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain; St. Lawrence College names Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science and Practical Nursing as highly competitive, requiring transcripts and proof of enrolment by the same 1 February date to be ranked. International applicants apply through SLC's own International Application Service and are assessed on a rolling basis; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and each Letter of Acceptance carries its own accept-and-pay deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About St. Lawrence College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 64

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Motive Power Technician award?

St. Lawrence College awards a Diploma in the field of Supply Chain & Logistics on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Motive Power Technician take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Motive Power Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,428 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Motive Power Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at St. Lawrence College.

What language is Diploma in Motive Power Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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