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HMEC 1000: Operational Skills
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the concepts of safe work practices, occupational health & safety, environmental practices, and the proper use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections A1, A3, A4, A10 A12, and A13.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use safe work practices (A1)
- Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment (A3)
- Use fasteners and fittings (A4)
- Use environmental practices (A13)
- Use cutting and welding equipment (A10)
- Apply occupational health and safety (A12)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 105
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report) |
Course topics
- Safe Work Practices
- Shop Tools and Equipment
- Fasteners and Fittings
- Environmental Practices
- Occupational Health and Safety
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.