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HMEC 1025: Heavy Equipment Hydraulics
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the principals of Hydraulics, basic operation of Hydraulic systems, types of hydraulic systems, and the interpretation of hydraulic diagrams. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections C1, C2, and C3.
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 the principals of hydraulics and the basic operation and types of hydraulic systems and components (C1)
- Demonstrate safe work procedures (C2)
- Service hydraulic systems (C2)
- Interpret basic hydraulic diagrams (C3)
- Select and assemble hydraulic fluids, hose and fittings (C2)
- Perform calculations (C1)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
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 |
|
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
- Principles of hydraulics
- System operation and types
- Hydraulic diagrams
- Calculations
- Servicing
- Safe work practice
- Hose and fittings
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.