AUTO 1134: General Automotive Practice
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers diagnostic processes and procedures used for troubleshooting vehicle malfunctions, diagnosis of fuel delivery systems, internal combustion principles, replacement of gaskets and seals, and basic vehicle emissions.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the rationale of following a diagnostic process
- Describe general diagnostic procedures including manufacturer's procedures where available
- Describe the importance of failure analysis
- Diagnose fuel delivery systems
- Describe internal combustion principles
- Diagnose gaskets and seals
- Describe basic vehicle emissions
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 55
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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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56
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Students are given multiple choice quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge
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Lab Work
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44
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Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles.
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Course topics
- Diagnostic process
- Failure analysis
- Fuel delivery systems
- Internal combustion engines
- Gaskets and seals
- Vehicle emissions
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.