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HPAS 2250: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and ADAS
Effective date
January 2026
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course provides comprehensive training on hybrid and electric vehicle systems, emphasizing safety protocols and the use of high voltage equipment. Students will explore the fundamentals of hybrid and electric vehicles, identifying HVAC systems, high voltage components and motor/generators. Students will learn how to diagnose and service high voltage batteries, onboard chargers and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) operation, diagnostics, and servicing. The course ensuring a well-rounded understanding of modern automotive technology.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HPAS 1000.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply safety protocols for hybrid and electric vehicles, using high voltage PPE and equipment.
- Describe the fundamentals of operation of different types of hybrid and electric vehicles, including series, parallel, plug-in, and fully electric vehicles.
- Identify high voltage components in hybrid and electric vehicles such as the high voltage battery, inverter, and motor/generator.
- Describe and perform high voltage disconnect procedures using a high voltage contactor and shut-down service plug.
- Describe, diagnose and service hybrid and electric vehicle systems, including high voltage batteries and onboard chargers.
- Describe hybrid and electric vehicle HVAC systems, including the PTC heater, heat pump, and battery/electronics cooling systems.
- Describe the operation of various Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
- Perform Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations.
- Describe instrumentation, entertainment systems, and displays, including navigation, ADAS, and warning light.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
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
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Assignments related to Hybrid/Electric Vehicles and ADAS. |
|
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
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Safety
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicles operation
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Learning resources
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service (Published by Pearson)
Moodle (LMS)
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration tools.
Moodle (LMS)
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration tools.
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.