Kemptville College

1998-99 Diploma Program Calendar

XI--Certificate Programs

Kemptville College

In addition to Diploma programs, 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 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 Registrar's Office at 613-258-8336 ext 335 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
P.O. Bag 2003
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, K0G 1J0
Tel: 613-258-8336 Ext.335/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. It also develops the knowledge and experience required to care for horses. This course is very skills oriented, and students learn "by doing". The Kemptville College environment is challenging and encourages team work.

Highlights of the program include:

Riding instruction is offered 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 are qualified to perform rider level testing recognized by the Canadian Equestrian Federation.
Students maintain the facility and care for the horses daily.

The Equestrian Program begins in August and ends in mid-December, and may be offered during the Winter Semester from January through May. Since the program is totally skills oriented, enrolment is limited. The physical demands of this program include lifting, shovelling and riding. Therefore, it is essential that students applying be physically able to participate in these activities.

Required Courses:

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

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

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

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 development of the 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

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

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

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.

Certification

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 Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch. You will receive appropriate credits when you register as an apprentice mechanic.

Semester One/15 wks.

PE1316 Welding I for Mechanics

PE1410 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

PE1412 Power Trains

PE1331 Applied Work Practices

PE1402 Internal Combustion Engines

PE1405 Fuel Systems I

PE1414 Steering/Suspension/Brakes

PE1407 Electrical/Electronics I

Semester Two/15wks.

PE1219 Introduction to Computers

PE2404 HD Diesel Fuel Systems

PE2328 Applied Work Practices

PE2408 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II

PE2411 HD Power Trains

PE2302 HD Diesel Engines

PE2506 Electrical/Electronics II

PE2315 Welding II for Mechanics

Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic

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

The Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic program is designed to train students in the use, service, and repair of the various types of powered equipment used in the golf, turf, landscaping, and small equipment rental industries.

The ever increasing sophistication of the wide variety of specialized equipment found in these areas, continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained individuals pursuing interesting and challenging careers. Students will acquire knowledge and skills which will allow them to understand the mechanics of gas and diesel powered equipment, setup, diagnose, and perform routine service and repair work, and be familiar with basic principles of turf grass management.