The continual introduction of innovative techniques and more complex equipment is resulting in increasing demands for trades people who are not only skilled in the practical aspects of the trade, but who have a sound theoretical knowledge of all procedures associated with the customer service, repair order systems, service information systems, preventive maintenance and the different types of jobs in the motive power industry. The general aims of this course are to provide this theoretical knowledge, and practical instruction to complement the work experience of Motive Power Service Technician apprentices.