DELIVERY DATE: September 14 – October 16, 2026
DELIVERY METHOD: St. Lawrence College Cornwall, Eastern Ontario Training Board Cornwall
COST OF TRAINING: Free for eligible candidates
INCLUDED:
- Tuition
- Workboots and Safety Glasses
- Financial supports for transportation, clothing, childcare and mental health counselling
- Employability skills such as resume writing and interviewing
- Job opportunities and wage subsidies
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR & First Aid
- Confined Spaces
- Workplace Harassment
- WHMIS
- Safe Fuel Handlers
- Electrical Hazards
COURSE OVERVIEW:
MOTO 101: Applied Work Practice
Introduction to shop safety including the use of hand tools, power tools, and hoists and other lift equipment.
Additionally, course content focuses on bearings, seals and sealants, precision measuring tools, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, and the use of computers for accessing trade-related information.
MOTO 102: Engine Systems 1
Engine fundamentals and the operating characteristics of the internal combustion engine, engine disassembly and reassembly, and related manufacturing standards. Cylinder block assembly, inspection and testing procedures.
Additionally, crankshaft assemblies are discussed in relation to engine performance.
MOTO 105: Suspension, Steering and Brake Systems 1
Introduction to suspension assemblies and their components, manual steering and linkage assemblies, and base brake system components and operation. Fundamentals of tire and wheel repair and servicing according to manufacturers’ recommendations. Air brake adjustment and air brake chamber safety.
Participants receiving 60% or higher in these courses, and who decide to pursue further education, will receive credits for these courses which will be applied to the following programs:
Automotive Service Technician:
https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs/automotive-service-technician-apprenticeship/apprenticeship/cornwall
Motive Power Technician:
https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs/motive-power-technician/full-time/cornwall
ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered for this program, candidates must either A) experience a self-identified disability OR B) be 30 years of age or less AND meet all of the following criteria:
- Be unemployed
- Reside in Cornwall/SDG/PR/Akwesasne (ON)
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person
- Have a valid SIN
- Have a valid, provincially issued driver’s licence
- Not be enrolled in any other training or educational program
To see if you qualify, please contact us at [email protected] or call 613-932-0210.
