Batteries and Electricity Fundamentals

Course code HMTD 1220

Credit 4.0

Length 100.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to electrical terminology, concepts, circuit calculations and magnetic theory to be able to test, service and repair electrical systems associated with heavy mechanical trades.

Prerequisites

HMTD 1100.

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.

  • Electrical terminology, concepts, basic theory, circuit calculations and magnetic theory
  • Components, Wiring Diagrams, and Symbols.
  • Batteries, theory, testing and service.
  • Safe electrical servicing and repair protocols
  • Electrical Test Instruments

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41114 February 10, 2027
to March 5, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B 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
60207 June 9, 2027
to July 2, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B 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.