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HMTD 1120: Shop Tooling and Equipment
Effective date
May 2024
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students are introduced to operational skills needed throughout the diploma, including introduction to tools and equipment.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HMTD 1100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify imperial and metric fasteners, internal and external threads, tubing, pipe and fittings, hose and hose fittings used in the heavy mechanical trades.
- Demonstrate safe use and maintenance of hand tools common to heavy mechanical trades.
- Describe and demonstrate the use of measuring instruments, power tools, drill bits and shop equipment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 11
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 46
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 46
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, on-line self study, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
42 |
Assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
22 |
End of topic quizzes |
|
Lab Work |
36 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety) |
Course topics
- HMT Tools & Equipment
- Fittings & Fasteners
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.