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HMEC 1015: Undercarriage and Final Drives
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to lifting and supporting loads, servicing seals and bearings, and removal and installation of undercarriage. It also covers the removal, installation, and servicing of final drives. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections A5, A8, E11, I18 and I21.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Apply occupational health and safety regulations (A5)
- Determine load weight and select appropriate lifting and hoisting equipment to lift, support and move loads (A5)
- Describe and service bearings, seals, and sealants (A5)
- Describe and maintain lubricants and perform fluid analysis (A5)
- Remove and install undercarriage (E11)
- Service and repair final drives (I18)
- Remove and Install final drives (I21)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 50
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 |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report) |
Course topics
- Lift loads, lube/seals/undercarriage
- Occupational health and safety
- Jacks, stands and blocking
- Lifting equipment , hoisting and moving loads
- Bearings, seals, lubricants and sealants
- Undercarriage
- Final drives
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.