Electrical and Mechanical Equipment

Course code RACM 1250

Credit 2.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course covers the proper installation procedures for electrical and mechanical components. These installation procedures will meet all electrical code requirements as well B-52 Mechanical Code conditions. Students will work on electrical control boards as well as actual operational equipment.

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.

  • Single-phase motor connections
  • Electrical control installation
  • Pressure switches and thermostats
  • Defrost timers and systems
  • Solenoid valves
  • Mechanical component installation
  • Equipment start-up procedures

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42447 March 18, 2027
to March 30, 2027
Lecture 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60540 July 19, 2027
to July 30, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies 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.