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APSM 1101: Introduction to the Partsperson Trade
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Auto Parts & Service Mgmt
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the parts person trade. Students will be able to measure using a variety of specialty tools and techniques. They will identify and select appropriate automotive service specific tools to perform a variety to tasks. Additionally, students will learn the applicable regulations, safe operation required for IVES forklift certification.
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:
- Use ethical behaviour in a warehouse environment
- Interpret the human rights statutes in British Columbia
- Apply basic warehouse terminology and operations
- Apply warehouse skills requirements to safely handle, store, and distribute automotive parts
- Use warehouse technology to manage, organize, and locate automotive parts
- Explain the relationship of the warehouse to other divisions within an enterprise
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
5 quizzes 5% each |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignments 10% each |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Warehouse environment Interpret the human rights statutes in British Columbia Apply basic warehouse terminology and operations Apply warehouse skill requirements Use warehouse technology Explain the relationship of the warehouse to other divisions within an enterprise
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.