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HMEC 1020: Frames, Suspension and Steering
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the service and diagnosis of wheels, tires, hubs. It also covers the diagnosis and repair of frames. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections E1, E2, E3 and E4.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Describe and service tires, rims and wheel hubs (E1)
- Describe basic steering system fundamentals (E1)
- Service steering systems (E2)
- Describe , service, diagnose and repair Wheeled equipment, truck and trailer suspension systems (E3)
- Describe, service, diagnose and repair frames (E5)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 75
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
- Tires
- Wheels
- Hubs
- Frames
- Suspension
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.