Kemptville College

1997-98 Associate Diploma Calendar

XI--Certificate Programs

Kemptville College

Kemptville College offers a number of innovative certificate programs, developed with direct industry input to satisfy their requirements for qualified workers, these programs are designed to offer graduating students life-long, rewarding opportunities in power and equipment technology and equestrian careers.

Established in 1917, Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology is one of Ontario's oldest and most beautiful colleges. Kemptville College is committed to specialized quality education and academic excellence with many years of experience, heritage, and tradition. As one of the colleges of the University of Guelph, Kemptville College is supported by the Agri-Food Industry of Eastern Ontario, Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealership Association (ORFEDA) as well as many well established institutions and associations in the Canadian business sector.

The College is a highly specialized school offering unique programs comparable to no other community college. All programs are integrated with technologically equipped facilities, computerized machinery and laboratory equipment. The college has built a strong foundation with a network of solid support from the industries of Canada. Preparation for exciting, challenging careers and employment begin at Kemptville College.

The college faculty and staff combine their extensive career experience with a strong desire to improve their respective industries in passing on this experience during the development and delivery of "In-Demand" training to all students.

This full commitment to students continues in supplying assistance and counsel as students move from college to the work environment.

The Power and Equipment Centre at Kemptville College is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training to deliver the in-school apprenticeship training requirements in farm equipment, heavy duty equipment and fork lift equipment apprentice mechanic training programs.

Campus tours are the best way for you to learn more about Kemptville College. Explore education possibilities or sample the lifestyle at our college. Tours are available year round, every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with special tours to the residence. Touring the facilities, and making arrangements to discuss specific programs, you'll be sure to receive the personal attention you deserve. To find out more information about the Kemptville College, watch for posters and visiting dates available at your local school or call the Admission's Office at 613-258-8335 to arrange an appointment.

For information on admissions, fees, courses and program requirements for any of the following certificate programs contact the college directly at:

Kemptville College
Bag 2003
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, K0G 1J0
Tel: 613-258-8336/Fax: 613-258-8384

Equestrian Program

OCAS Program Code K103-One Semester, 18 Weeks.

The equestrian program offers students the opportunity to develop their riding, coaching and stable management capabilities. This course is very skills oriented, where the students learn "by doing". Kemptville College provides an environment that is challenging and encourages team work.

The equestrian program provides students with the knowledge and experience required to care for horses. Our principle objective is to develop each student's riding, stable management and coaching capabilities to a higher level. The benefits of obtaining this objective is demonstrated by the horses. Highlights of our program are:

Riding instruction four days per week
Students may specialize in English or Western riding
Stable management skills such as braiding, bandaging, grooming and lunging are taught through lectures, demonstration and practice.
Coaching techniques cover the theory and practical skills of coaching, which students can then apply to practice sessions.
Staff members can perform rider level testing recognized by the Canadian Equestrian Federation.
Students maintain the facility and care for the horses daily.

This course begins in August and runs through until mid December. Since this program is "very skills oriented", enrolment is limited, and may be offered again in January through till the end of May. The physical demands of this program include lifting, shovelling and riding, therefore, it is essential that student's applying be in "good physical condition".

Required Courses:

CEQ000 Equestrian Co-op Placement

CEQ010 Equine Reproduction

CEQ022 Equine Unsoundness

CEQ023 Horse Fitness

CEQ024 Stable Design/Tractor SFY

CEQ040 Coaching Techniques

CEQ050 English Riding

CEQ051 Western Riding

CEQ052 Stable Duty

CEQ060 Stable Management./Horse Health

CEQ061 Horse & Tack Care

Diesel Equipment Technician

OAS Program Code K104-Two Semesters, 30 Weeks, beginning in September

Designed to provide technical knowledge and practical training for a variety of positions in the motive power industry. This demanding program provides students with enhanced technological troubleshooting skills required by employers today.

Students of the Diesel Equipment Technician Program will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills required to find employment in a variety of positions in the motive power industry and the greater rural community. The sophistication of the industry and its equipment continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained individuals, wishing to pursue careers, not only in service, but also in parts, sales, management and related positions.

This program places special emphasis on the development knowledge, skills and self confidence needed to work effectively, confidently and independently in solving the challenging situations arising from the use of today's motive power equipment.

Diesel Equipment Mechanic

Certification

Designed to provide practical up-to-date training for careers in diagnosing and repairing of equipment in farm, construction and heavy duty equipment industries.

The Diesel Equipment Mechanic program includes all requirements found in the Motive Power (Common Core) Apprenticeship in-school curriculum and most of the material from the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Farm Equipment, Heavy Equipment and Forklift curriculum as administered by The Ministry of Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch. You will receive appropriate credits when you register as an apprentice mechanic.

OCAS Program Code K102-Two Semesters, 30 Weeks, beginning in September

You will have the opportunity to develop the skills involved in the diagnosis and repair of equipment found in farm, construction, or highway truck industries. The ever increasing sophistication of diesel equipment found in today's motive power market, coupled with a broad application in a number of industries, will continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained mechanics to maintain this equipment. This in-school program provides time allocation for trade theory, shop practice and industry related subjects.

Semester One/15 wks.

CE1302 Welding 1

CE1306 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

CE1307 Power Transmissions

CE1309 Employability Skills I

CE1403 Internal Combustion Engines

CE1404 Engine Fuel Systems I

CE1408 Steering/Suspension/Brakes

CE1505 Electrical/Electronics I

RA114 Recreational Activities (optional)

Semester Two/15wks.

BM121 Introduction to Computers

EX620 College Royal

CE2303 HD Diesel Fuel Systems

CE2307 Employability Skills II

CE2405 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II

CE2406 HD Transmissions

CE2501 HD Diesel Engines

CE2504 Electrical/Electronics II

CE3301 Welding II

RA214 Recreational Activities (optional)

Small Powered Equipment Mechanic

OCAS Program Code K105-Two Semesters, 30 Weeks, Beginning in September

Designed to provide practical knowledge and training in diagnosing and repairing equipment in the lawn and garden industry, marine and small powered equipment industries.

Students of the Small Powered Equipment Mechanic program will develop the practical skills required to find employment diagnosing and repairing equipment in the Lawn & Garden, Marine, Commercial Turf & Small Powered Equipment industries. The ever increasing sophistication of the gas and diesel equipment found in broad and varied markets, continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained technicians to setup, maintain and repair this equipment.