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AUTO 1050: Safety and Shop Procedures
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Auto Part & Serv Advs Coll Est
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This automotive safety course covers essential shop safety protocols, PPE requirements, and hazard recognition and mitigation strategies. Students learn safe handling procedures, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and fire safety. This course also includes WHMIS, First Aid, Ladder Safety, and Forklift training certifications, preparing students for safe professional work practices in automotive service environments.
Credits
2.5
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 general shop safety policies and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Recognize workplace hazards and apply mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrate safe handling of automotive parts, fluids, and equipment.
- Apply lockout/tagout and hazardous materials procedures.
- Identify fire safety equipment and emergency procedures in a shop setting.
- Apply WHMIS, First Aid, Ladder Safety and Forklift Training work procedures.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR is assessed through a challenge exam, interview, or worksite assessment.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 55
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 55
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, simulations, problem solving, practical activities and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Shop Safety PPE Requirements
- Workplace Hazard Risk Mitigation
- Safe Equipment Handling Procedures
- Lockout Tag Out & Hazmat Protocols
- Fire Safety Emergency Response
- Certification Training Programs Overview
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.