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HDEP 4002: Heavy Duty Equipment Tech. 4
Effective date
May 2021
Department
Diesel Apprenticeship
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students 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. In the classroom and shop, students develop their ability to apply theoretical knowledge and occupational skills to all heavy mechanical work situations.
Credits
7.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Registered ITA Apprentice in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair advanced hydraulic systems
- Service, diagnose and repair electric drive systems
- Diagnose and repair wheeled equipment steering
- Diagnose and repair undercarriage
- Diagnose and repair working attachments
- Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 80
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 160
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 160
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on practice.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Students are given multiple choice quizzes and tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids |
Course topics
- Diagnose and repair advanced hydraulic systems
- Service, diagnose and repair electric drive systems
- Diagnose and repair wheeled equipment steering
- Diagnose and repair undercarriage
- Diagnose and repair working attachments
- Diagnose and repair 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.