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HMEC 1045: Heavy Equipment Powertrain
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to engine support systems, two and four stroke combustion cycles, characteristics of diesel fuel, diesel fuel supply circuits and their components, and powertrain service and repair. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections H2, H4, H12, I13, I14, 15, I16, I17, and D10.
Credits
7.0
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:
- Service and repair engine support (H2)
- Service and repair diesel engines (H12)
- Service and repair clutches (I13)
- Service and repair powershift and automatic transmissions (I15)
- Service and repair drivelines (I16)
- Service and repair Axles and differentials (I17)
- Service and repair manual transmissions (I14)
- Service and repair diesel fuel systems (H4)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 175
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 175
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
- Engine support systems
- Diesel fuel and fuel supply circuits
- Engines
- Clutches
- Manual transmissions
- Powershift and automatic transmissions
- Drivelines
- Drive axles and differentials
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.