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AUTO 1134: General Automotive Practice
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers internal combustion engine principles, lubrication and cooling systems. Topics include gaskets and seals, fuel delivery systems, and the evaluation of engine mechanical condition.
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:
- Describe internal combustion principles
- Describe lubrication and cooling systems
- Diagnose fuel delivery systems
- Inspect and service gaskets and seals
- Evaluate engine mechanical condition
- Describe and perform oxyacetylene / MIG welding
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 55
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 55
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Students are given multiple choice quizzes throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Students are given a multiple choice final exam at the end of the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles. |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments and Forums |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation |
Course topics
- Internal combustion engines
- Lubrication and cooling systems
- Gaskets and seals
- Fuel delivery systems
- Oxyacetylene / MIG welding
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.