vcc.ca
HMTD 1200: Mobile Hydraulic Systems
Effective date
May 2024
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to principles of hydraulics, hydraulics safety, and operation of hydraulic systems. Students will be introduced to various types of hydraulic systems, schematics, and components, and will be able to demonstrate correct techniques in scheduled maintenance, systems diagnosis, hydraulic fluids and hydraulic hoses and fittings.
Credits
4.0
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:
- Describe principles of hydraulics and demonstrate hydraulic safety, and basic operation of hydraulic systems.
- Describe various types of hydraulic systems, schematics, and components.
- Perform scheduled maintenance of hydraulic systems, hydraulic fluids and hydraulic hoses and fittings.
- Diagnose and repair basic hydraulic systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 100
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 |
15 |
Assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
End of topic quizzes |
|
Lab Work |
50 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety) |
Course topics
- Principles of hydraulics, hydraulics safety, and basic operation of hydraulic systems.
- Types of hydraulic systems, schematics, and components.
- Scheduled maintenance of hydraulic systems, hydraulic fluids and hydraulic hoses and fittings.
- Hydraulic systems diagnosis and repair.
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.