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ATAP 4011: Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Apprentice Level 4 

Effective date

May 2021 

Department

Automotive Tech Apprenticeship 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course provides Automotive Service Technician Level 4 Apprentices with the skills and knowledge required for the Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Level 4 certification as set by SkilledTradesBC. Learners will apply mentoring techniques, describe and repair Diesel engine support systems, as well as intake, exhaust and emission related diesel components. The learner will also identify, service, and describe automatic transmission and transaxle all-wheel drive systems, as well as four wheel drive components. The learner will service and repair instrumentation, entertainment and display systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; and body restraint components. The learner will describe and repair hybrid and electric vehicle systems. 

Credits

9.0 

Year of study

4th Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

ATAP 3011 Automotive Service Technician Harmonized Apprentice Level 3. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 85
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 125
Total Hours: 210
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional time is (approximately) 40% classroom and 60% practical activity. 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. 

Grading System

Percentages-ITA 

Passing grade

70% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Lab Work 

30 

Predetermined by SkilledTradesBC 

Final Exam 

30 

 

Quizzes/Tests 

40 

Predetermined by SkilledTradesBC 

Course topics

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.
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