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HMEC 1030: Electrical, Electronics and EV
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the electrical terminology, basic theory concepts, circuit calculations, magnetic theory, electrical and electronic components, wiring diagrams and symbols, as well as the diagnosis and repair of electronic machines, trucks, and light-duty vehicles. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D9 and A2.
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:
- Describe electricity (D1)
- Service, diagnose, and repair battery systems (D3)
- Service electrical, starting, and charging circuits (D4)
- Use electrical testing instruments (D2)
- Describe differences between electricity and electronics (D9)
- Describe canbus networks and multiplexing (A2)
- Service electrical circuits (A5)
- Describe machine, truck, and light duty electronics (D9) (D10)
- Perform communication, diagnostic, and repairing of machine, truck, and automotive electronics using diagnostic hardware and software (D9) (D10)
- Perform parameter changes to machine, truck, and light duty control modules using diagnostic hardware and software (D9) (D10)
- Apply Hybrid and Electric vehicle safety protocols (A2)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 80
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
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
- Electricity
- Batteries
- Starters and alternators
- Multimeters
- Electricity vs electronics
- Canbus networks and multiplexing
- Truck , machine , electric vehicle and light duty electronics
- Diagnostic hardware and soft ware
- Parameter changes and diagnostic tests
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.