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HMTD 1110: Math, Physics & Worksafe Requirements for HMT
Effective date
May 2019
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Wire rope, lift, and support loads. This course introduces students to math and physics for heavy mechanical trades, load supporting and lifting, and servicing winch wire rope.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use mathematics to solve problems involving whole numbers.
- Describe key terms and concepts for working with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, equations, and formulas.
- Solve problems involving common fractions, decimals, and decimal fractions.
- Convert between common decimal fractions.
- Describe and convert between metric and imperial measurements.
- Solve problems using perimeters, areas, volumes, ratios, and proportions.
- Describe and use angles and geometric construction.
- Describe wire ropes and their applications.
- Inspect and service wire ropes used on winches.
- Apply the WorkSafe BC Safety Regulations to lifting and blocking applications.
- Select, use and maintain lifting and blocking equipment: lift, move, and support loads on a variety of different machines, trucks, and automobiles(including pick-up trucks).
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
30 |
Theory- includes formative assessments, assignments, and a summative assessment. |
|
Other |
70 |
Practical- includes shop tasks, active participation and teamwork, |
Course topics
- 1. Whole numbers. 2. Fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, equations, and formulas. 3. Common fractions, decimals, and decimal fractions. 4. Common decimal fractions. 5. Metric and imperial measurements. 6. Perimeters, areas, volumes, ratios, and proportions. 7. Angles and geometric construction. 8. Wire ropes and their applications. 9. Wire ropes used on winches. 10. WorkSafe BC Safety Regulations to lifting and blocking applications. 11. Lifting and blocking equipment for a variety of different machines, trucks, and automobiles (including pick-up trucks).
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.