Steering Systems

Course code AUTO 1236

Credit 6.5

Length 162.5 hours

Course outline View

This course covers principles of operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of steering and passenger restraint systems. Topics include steering linkages, steering gears, power steering systems, passenger restrain systems, and wheel alignment.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Steering gears
  • Steering column
  • Steering linkage
  • Power steering systems
  • Passenger restrain systems
  • Wheel alignment

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70354 November 2, 2026
to December 4, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
70371 December 17, 2026
to December 21, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Chatelech Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40269 March 23, 2027
to April 30, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies See full schedule
40272 March 18, 2027
to April 15, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
42507 April 19, 2027
to May 28, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Cariboo Hill Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60065 July 8, 2027
to August 6, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.