Suspension Systems

Course code AUTO 1237

Credit 3.5

Length 87.5 hours

Course outline View

This course covers principles of operation, diagnosis, service and repair of suspension systems and frames. Topics include frame types, suspension geometry, suspension components, and suspension systems.

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.

  • Body frames
  • Suspension systems and types
  • Shock absorbers and struts
  • Suspension systems
  • Ride height control suspension systems

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70355 October 13, 2026
to October 30, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
70370 December 7, 2026
to December 16, 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
40270 March 4, 2027
to March 22, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies See full schedule
40271 March 1, 2027
to March 17, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
42506 March 22, 2027
to April 16, 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
60064 June 21, 2027
to July 7, 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.