A freightliner training academy covers topics such as fuel systems, fluid power systems, trade practices and much more.

1. A Freightliner Training Academy Program
Focuses On Industry Essentials
When applying to a post-secondary program, you should not only
consider the topics covered within the offering but also who is
teaching them. Centennial College’s Truck and Coach Technician –
Freightliner MAP 32 apprenticeship, which boasts a freightliner
training academy feel, is taught by highly qualified and experienced
faculty members who emphasize aspects of heavy vehicle technology
that are embodied in the program. In addition, thanks to small-class
formats students can go to these faculty members for advice and to
listen to their personal anecdotes.
The freightliner training academy program itself combines 32 weeks of
in-class theory as well as hands-on lab training with four weeks of on-
the-job, co-op work placement. As such, students experience training
that is more in-depth with longer in-school sessions than traditional
apprenticeships. Among the topics covered during students’ time on-
campus are the diagnosis and repair of: electronics and electrical, and
computer management systems; steering, brakes, suspensions,
frames and alignment; transmission(s) manual, automated,
automatic; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; hydraulics;
engines; fuel systems (gas and diesel); welding – MIG, ARC, gas,
cutting, brazing; and tools, equipment safety concerns. Training is
focused on the most recent truck and coach technology and the seven
specific courses students attend are: Drive Trains, Electrical Systems,
Engine Systems, Trade Practices, Brake Systems, Fuel Systems, Fluid
Power Systems, and Electronic Mngt and Emission.
The in-school portion of the freightliner training academy program is
facilitated from Ashontbee Campus, Centennial College’s
transportation training centre, which is actually the largest
transportation training centre in Canada. Because of this, students get
the advantage of learning in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs
containing engines that are very popular and commonly found in the
trade.
It is worth noting that students may be eligible to receive employment
insurance or other government benefit payments during the
apprenticeship training period.
Meanwhile, the freightliner training academy program co-op training
takes place at various freightliner dealerships or fleet locations within

2. the area of southern Ontario. By the time they head out to their
apprenticeship, students have basic knowledge while they
shadow technicians. Employers and employees appreciate that this
pre-employment training completes the apprentices’ college portion of
apprenticeship training. It also allows for uninterrupted work
schedules.
Those interested in applying to this freightliner training academy
program are required to have completed at minimum an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Applicants must be
employed by a freightliner dealership or a designated fleet employer
or selected through an interview process. Please be advised, that
candidates may apply directly to Centennial College. Successful
applicants must obtain an employer and then register as a MAP
apprentice with the Apprenticeship Branch of the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities. Acceptance is based on successful
completion of all entry requirements. Limited space is available in
each program.
For More Information Visit :
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/cgi-bin/FM.cgi?prog=8521