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ACRD 1105: Tools and Equipment
Effective date
May 2019
Department
Auto Collision Refinishing Dip
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students identify automotive fasteners and learn the operation, organization and maintenance of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
This course is part of the full-time Automotive Collision and Refinishing Diploma program.
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 collision repair hand tools
- Identify power tools
- Use hand and power tools
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include lectures, demonstrations, assigned homework, group work, individual work, field trips, and project work in an authentic shop environment.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Theory exam (summative - theory) |
|
Project |
30 |
Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.) |
|
Participation |
25 |
Observable active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Hand tools
- Electric and Pneumatic Tools
- Hydraulic Equipment
- Hand Tools for Collision Repair
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.