vcc.ca

AUTO 1130: Workplace Safety 

Effective date

May 2022 

Department

Automotive Service Technician 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course studies the Worker’s Compensation Act outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and its applicability to the automotive service technician’s workplace. Topics include the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), WHMIS labels, shop emergency equipment, fire control, and implementation of specific safety protocols for hybrid and electric vehicles. 

Credits

1.5 

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:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 25
Total Hours: 37.5
 

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 

34 

Students are given multiple choice quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge 

Lab Work 

66 

Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles. 

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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