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HMAP 4010: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice Level 4
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Diesel Apprenticeship
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces apprentices to the safe servicing of a variety of heavy mechanical systems, including: advanced hydraulic systems, electric drive systems, wheeled equipment steering, undercarriage, working attachments, pneumatic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, sound suppression systems. In the classroom and shop, they develop their ability to apply theoretical knowledge and occupational skills to all heavy mechanical work situations.
Credits
8.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Registered STBC Apprentice in the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair advanced hydraulic systems (C2)
- Service, diagnose and repair Hybrid and Electric equipment (K1-K2)
- Diagnose and repair wheeled equipment steering (E6)
- Diagnose and repair track machine steering (E7)
- Diagnose and repair undercarriage (E8)
- Service, diagnose , and repair sound suppression systems (J3)
- Diagnose, and repair attachments and accessories (J4)
- Diagnose, and repair pneumatic systems (J5)
- Service, diagnose, and repair heating and air conditioning systems (G2)
- Use mentoring techniques (L2)
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: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on practice.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Quizzes/Tests |
45 |
Mltiple-choice quizzes and tests |
|
Lab Work |
35 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Document procedures, record observations, measurements, and test results |
|
|
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Students must achieve a minimum final grade of 70% at VCC to be eligible for the SkilledTradesBC Standardized Level Exam (SLE). |
Course topics
- Advanced hydraulic systems
- Electric drive systems
- Wheeled equipment steering
- Undercarriage
- Equipment attachments
- Pneumatic systems
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.