HMEC 1280: Power Brakes
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Heavy Duty/Commercial Tranport
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the diagnosis and repair of power brake systems. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections B1, and B2. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-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:
- Diagnose hydraulic brake systems
- Repair hydraulic brake systems
- Service parking brake systems
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Describe the power brake systems
- Diagnose and repair power brake systems
- Describe hydraulic anti-lock braking systems
- Diagnose and repair anti-lock braking systems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
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
- Hydraulic brake systems
- Parking brake systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Power brake systems
- Anti-lock braking 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.