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HPAS 1210: Engine Repair and Custom Engine
Effective date
January 2026
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of gasoline and diesel engines, covering their components, configurations, and construction materials. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the four-stroke cycle in internal combustion engines and learn to evaluate engine mechanical conditions using various diagnostic tests. Students will also disassemble and reassemble engines, focusing on cleaning, measuring, and evaluating components. Additionally, the course covers servicing gaskets and seals, diagnosing and repairing lubrication and cooling systems, and understanding high-performance engine components.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HPAS 1000.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the components of gasoline and diesel engines, including engine configurations, design, and construction.
- Explain the four-stroke cycle in an internal combustion engine.
- Evaluate engine mechanical conditions using various tests, including compression test, leak down test, and leak detection.
- Describe engine removal and installation, adhering to safety procedures and understanding weight distribution.
- Disassemble and reassemble an engine, including cylinder head and short block assemblies.
- Service gaskets and seals by applying proper selection, removal and replacement procedures.
- Describe, diagnose and repair lubrication system operation and components.
- Describe, diagnose and repair cooling system operation and components.
- Describe high performance engine components.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 125
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 125
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
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignments related to Engine repair. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Students are given 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. |
|
Participation |
10 |
Demonstrated engagement with course activities and discussions. |
Course topics
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Engine assembly
- Gaskets and seals
- Lubricating systems
- Cooling systems
- Accessory drive systems
- High performance engine components
Learning resources
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service (Published by Pearson)
Moodle (LMS)
Moodle (LMS)
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.