Training
Training available
The qualification and training development service assesses the training needs of candidates and guides them in their choice of courses, keeps abreast of the development of technologies in the industry, participates in the development and updating of course content and professional qualification exams.
Whether you are preparing for the qualifying exam, updating your knowledge, or improving your skills, you will find a wide choice of courses to suit your needs.
Here is the list of all the training courses offered in the Centres de formation professionnelle (CFP) in the Montreal area, depending on the trade you practice.
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Automotive mechanics
PREPARATION FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP EXAM
Transmission, suspension, steering
27h
Numéro
MAE-72
Durée
27h
Objectif Général
This course is intended for apprentice mechanics who wish to update their knowledge at the end of their apprenticeship. At the end of this training, the participant will be able to identify the components and elements of the transmission, suspension, and steering, and to perform the diagnosis, repair and maintenance.
Objectif Spécifique
• Update theoretical knowledge of the common elements of power transmission, clutch elements, manual transmission, differential, drive shaft and wheel shafts, suspension, steering and different types of tires;
• Update practical skills in the verification, repair and maintenance of the various components related to the power transmission;
• Update diagnostic techniques for the different systems.
• Update practical skills in the verification, repair and maintenance of the various components related to the power transmission;
• Update diagnostic techniques for the different systems.
Prérequis
Professional interest in this field of intervention.
Brakes
12h
Numéro
MAE-63
Durée
12h
Objectif Général
This course is intended for apprentice mechanics who wish to update their knowledge at the end of their apprenticeship. At the end of this training, the participant will be able to master the operation of basic brake system and perform maintenance.
Objectif Spécifique
• Identify the common elements of the brake system;
• Identify the different systems;
• Study and understand the operation of the brake system;
• Perform brake system checks;
• Study brake fluids;
• Learn how to change and bleed the brake system;
• Learn to use specific tools for brake diagnosis;
• Carry out the various tasks related to the repair of the brake system.
• Identify the different systems;
• Study and understand the operation of the brake system;
• Perform brake system checks;
• Study brake fluids;
• Learn how to change and bleed the brake system;
• Learn to use specific tools for brake diagnosis;
• Carry out the various tasks related to the repair of the brake system.
Prérequis
Professional interest in this field of intervention.
Engine
24h
Numéro
MAE-64
Durée
24h
Objectif Général
This course is intended for apprentice mechanics who wish to update their knowledge at the end of their apprenticeship. At the end of this course, the participant will be able to determine the different components of the engine, to do maintenance and repair.
Objectif Spécifique
• Update knowledge of the definition and physical principles of the internal combustion engine, the operation of four-stroke engines, supercharging and engine characteristics;
• Update theoretical knowledge of the cylinder block, cylinder head and their components as well as the principle of the distribution;
• Update knowledge of lubrication and cooling systems and their components;
• Update knowledge of maintenance, checks and adjustments of the various components;
• Updated knowledge of diesel engine operation, different injection systems, maintenance and diagnostics as well as different pollutants.
• Update theoretical knowledge of the cylinder block, cylinder head and their components as well as the principle of the distribution;
• Update knowledge of lubrication and cooling systems and their components;
• Update knowledge of maintenance, checks and adjustments of the various components;
• Updated knowledge of diesel engine operation, different injection systems, maintenance and diagnostics as well as different pollutants.
Prérequis
Professional interest in this field of intervention.
Electricity
33h
Numéro
MAE-73
Durée
33h
Objectif Général
This training is intended for mechanics in the automotive industry who wish to update their knowledge at the end of their apprenticeship. At the end of this training, the participant will be able to understand and master the concepts of basic electricity as well as the operation of the various systems that ensure the proper functioning of a motor vehicle.
Objectif Spécifique
• Understand the nature of electricity, the characteristics of its components and the various connections that make up an electrical circuit;
• Master the main functions of the multimeter in order to measure the different electrical properties of a circuit;
• Recognize the numerous symbols and interpret the electrical drawings;
• Know the different types of batteries on the market, their particularities and the methods to validate their condition;
• Know how the alternator works, the new strategies used by the on-board computers and how to access their data;
• Become familiar with the use of a multimeter and clamp ammeter to determine the integrity of the starter's main power circuit and charging system;
• Perform tests and diagnostic approaches on charging and starting systems when they are in trouble.
• Master the main functions of the multimeter in order to measure the different electrical properties of a circuit;
• Recognize the numerous symbols and interpret the electrical drawings;
• Know the different types of batteries on the market, their particularities and the methods to validate their condition;
• Know how the alternator works, the new strategies used by the on-board computers and how to access their data;
• Become familiar with the use of a multimeter and clamp ammeter to determine the integrity of the starter's main power circuit and charging system;
• Perform tests and diagnostic approaches on charging and starting systems when they are in trouble.
Prérequis
Be employed as an automotive mechanic apprentice and have the desire to prepare for the Journeyman Qualification Exam.
Electronic
18h
Numéro
MAE-74
Durée
18h
Objectif Général
This training is intended for mechanics in the automotive industry who wish to update their knowledge at the end of their training. At the end of this training, the participant will be able to understand and master the basic concepts of electronic systems.
Objectif Spécifique
• Understand and verify the operation of various sensors and actuators in computer controlled systems;
• Understand the operation of fuel systems;
• Understand the operation of safety devices;
• Locate the high voltage components of each type of system and explain their role and operation;
• Determine the potential hazard of high voltage components;
• Defuse systems on different types of vehicles in a safe manner;
• Apply the regulations when servicing air conditioning systems in a motor vehicle.
• Understand the operation of fuel systems;
• Understand the operation of safety devices;
• Locate the high voltage components of each type of system and explain their role and operation;
• Determine the potential hazard of high voltage components;
• Defuse systems on different types of vehicles in a safe manner;
• Apply the regulations when servicing air conditioning systems in a motor vehicle.
Prérequis
Professional interest in this field of intervention.
IMPROVEMENT TRAINING
Hybrid and electric vehicles 1
18h
Numéro
MAP-232
Durée
18h
Objectif Général
This course addresses the new realities of automotive technicians by considering all the basic systems of hybrid and electric vehicles that have been available on the market for several years now. This course develops the technician's understanding of the differences that determine the various applications of each model on the market, the components and the general functioning of these, the safety rules, and the different safety methods of intervention.
Objectif Spécifique
• Identify and describe the major system components of different types of vehicles: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and fuel cell;
• Explain the operating principle of the different applicable systems and link them to the vehicles available on the market;
• Locate the high voltage components of each type of system and explain their role and operation, as well as their maintenance;
• Determine the potential danger of high voltage components;
• Determine the potential hazard of high voltage components; and - Perform system defusing on different types of vehicles in a safe manner.
• Explain the operating principle of the different applicable systems and link them to the vehicles available on the market;
• Locate the high voltage components of each type of system and explain their role and operation, as well as their maintenance;
• Determine the potential danger of high voltage components;
• Determine the potential hazard of high voltage components; and - Perform system defusing on different types of vehicles in a safe manner.
Prérequis
Professional interest in this field of intervention.
Hybrid and electric vehicles 2
18h
Numéro
MAP-245
Durée
18h
Objectif Général
This course addresses the new realities of automotive technicians by considering all the basic systems of hybrid and electric vehicles that have been available on the market for several years now. This course develops the technician's understanding of the differences that determine the various applications of each model on the market, the components and the general functioning of these, the safety rules, and the different safety methods of intervention.
Objectif Spécifique
• Understand, handle and safely disable various major components of a hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV) system;
• Perform the removal of an HEV battery and perform various checks on high voltage components, in order to take all necessary steps prior to performing maintenance and repair work on.
• Perform the removal of an HEV battery and perform various checks on high voltage components, in order to take all necessary steps prior to performing maintenance and repair work on.
Prérequis
Must have completed the Hybrid and Electric Vehicles 1 course.
