Electrical-Electronic Systems

Course code AUTO 1238

Credit 7.0

Length 175.0 hours

Course outline View

This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and the diagnosis, service, and replacement of batteries. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting.

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.

  • Circuit terminology
  • Circuit concepts
  • Electrical components
  • Magnetic theory
  • Vehicle battery 12V, EV battery
  • Ignition and engine management systems
  • Hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV)

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70369 November 9, 2026
to December 5, 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
40278 January 14, 2027
to February 26, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
40279 January 25, 2027
to March 3, 2027
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Varies See full schedule
42505 February 8, 2027
to March 19, 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
60068 May 10, 2027
to June 18, 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.