HMAP 1002: Heavy Mechanics Appr Lvl 1
Department
Diesel Apprenticeship
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply occupational skills in heavy mechanical work situations
- Service and repair brakes
- Service hydraulic systems
- Service and diagnose electrical systems
- Service and diagnose frames, steering and suspension systems
- Service and diagnose trailers
- Service and diagnose heating ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Service and diagnose structural components and accessories
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 300
Total Hours: 300
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on practice.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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12
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Exam
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16
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Theory exam (summative - theory)
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Project
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40
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Practical assignments (preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report etc.)
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Participation
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12
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Observable active participation and team work
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Other
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20
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ITA Level 1 Exam Score
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Course topics
- Occupational skills
- Structural components and accessories
- HVAC systems
- Trailers
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Frames, steering and suspension systems
- Brakes
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.