School, Department, and Program Policies

“Motive Power”, “Heavy Duty”, “Truck Coach” Program Policies

Grading:

A final grade of 50% is required to pass this course. However, students are reminded that a cumulative program GPA of 2.0 (60%) or above is required to graduate. For additional information, please refer to the Centennial College Grading Policy (AC100-06) and the “Respective” Motive Power Technician student handbook.

Schedule Changes, Absences, Updates, Etc.:

Changes to schedules (faculty absences, class location, etc.) will be communicated electronically via my.centennial or eCentennial, or may be posted at the applicable classroom or lab.

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of schedule changes and all other posted information.

Disruptive Behavior:

Disruptive behavior on College property (classrooms, labs, hallways, etc.) and/or during course activities is not acceptable. Please note, while college policy establishes fair and efficient procedures to address non-academic corrective matters, a zero tolerance policy is enforced. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with College policy, and in accordance with generally accepted standards of behaviour.

Attendance – School Policy:

It is the policy of the School of Transportation that student attendance is recorded and tracked for all scheduled classes, labs, field trips, etc. Quizzes and other forms of interim evaluation may be administered at any time – without prior notice.

Students are required to be on time for class, as late arrivals interrupt the teaching and learning processes. Additionally, subject matter, such as lecture, lab, and assessment materials, will not be repeated. Additionally, students excluded from class for policy violation(s) will not be permitted to “make-up” tests, quizzes, assignments, or labs administered during the period of their exclusion.

Please note that contravention of the above policies may lead to lower grade outcomes

Contacting Faculty Members:

Students are required to inform Professors and/or Department Coordinators of absences due to illness – prior to the scheduled class start time.

This can be accomplished via e-mail. If an absence is noted and documentation is not provided immediately upon the student’s return, accommodation to “make-up” missed assessments, assignments or labs will not be granted.

Safety Attire:

Students are required to wear appropriate safety attire (Personal Protective Equipment) within all laboratory environments. If a student is exempted from a lab class due to inappropriate or incomplete PPE and lab attire, that student will not be eligible to make up the lab and will forfeit any marks or grades assigned for that segment.

Mandatory PPE Items are as follows:

Footwear

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved footwear (safety boots or safety shoes).

Required Standard – Safety footwear must of the “green-triangle” type (i.e. CSA approved – Grade 1, protective toe, that can withstand an impact up to 125 Joules. Sole protection designed to withstand a force not less than 1200 Newtons, and will resist cracking, following 1.5 million flexes.

Safety Glasses

Only “clear-lens”- CSA approved units are permitted – Tinted safety glasses are not permitted.

Safety Glasses shall also have adequate side-shields and frames that fit correctly to the face and are free of gaps at the temple, top, cheeks, etc.

Note: Prescription safety glasses are available for student purchase at a College discounted price, via the Safety, Health & Wellness Department. Please contact a faculty member to obtain a purchase form.

Welding Gloves

Students are to provide appropriate protective welding gloves as a component of PPE.

Welding gloves are available for purchase at the college bookstore.

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection must be worn when working in any “high-noise” level areas. This applies, but is not limited to, the operation of pneumatic tools, including air hammers, chisels, and impact guns, or when operating internal combustion engines and/or dynamometers.

Note: Hearing protection devices can be purchased via the in-college Parts & Tools Department at ext. 7334.

Lab Attire

Appropriate work-type clothing must be worn within all lab areas: i.e. coveralls, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Appropriate clothing should be designed to protect the participant’s skin by limiting exposed areas. NOTE: Non-flammable and/or synthetic materials should be worn. (Polyester type, or other potentially “flammable” material clothing is not permitted within the lab).

Care must also be taken to limit excessively loose or restrictive clothing that may form a safety concern. Professors will determine if clothing or a person’s hair (length, chemicals i.e. gel), or jewelry, constitutes a safety concern, and will recommend corrective action(s).

Short pants (shorts) are not proper attire and will not be permitted in laboratories.

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to supply and wear all mandatory PPE items.

Students contravening any part of the above safety policies (neglecting to wear proper attire, etc.) will be refused entry into labs. As a result, missed lab activities may result in lower grade outcomes.