HMEC 1107: Tools and Equipment 2
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the use of measuring instruments, power tools, drill bits and shop equipment. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections A4. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavymechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.
This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Select, use and maintain measuring instruments
- Select, use and maintain power tools
- Select, use and maintain drill bits
- Select, use and maintain shop equipment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 17.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 7.5
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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50
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Includes: quizzes, assignments and summative evaluation
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Lab Work
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50
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Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, document writing-service report)
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Course topics
- Measuring instruments
- Power tools
- Drill bits
- Shop equipment
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.