This course covers the operation, diagnosis, and repair of drive and CV axle shafts. Topics include types, components, operation, safety, inspection, testing and component service. Upon completion students should be able to properly and safely describe and service front wheel drive and rear wheel drive shafts assemblies.
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.
- Types of driveshafts
- Front-wheel drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Axles Components
- Constant velocity (CV) axles
- Universal joints
- Mounts and supports
- Service drive shafts
- Safety
- Inspection and testing
- Run out
- Working angle
- Component service
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70356 |
December 7, 2026 to December 14, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 70372 |
January 4, 2027 to January 16, 2027 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40273 |
April 16, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 40275 |
May 3, 2027 to May 10, 2027 |
Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 42508 |
May 31, 2027 to June 11, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60066 |
August 9, 2027 to August 16, 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.