vcc.ca
HMTD 2120: Heavy Mechanical Hydraulic Brake Systems
Effective date
May 2024
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to hydraulic brake systems with a focus on the principles of system operation leading into basic system service procedures, diagnostics and repair. Students will work with hydraulic brake system service, antilock braking, stability control systems, and power boosters and move into various styles of power assisted hydraulic brake systems and hydraulic anti-lock/stability control braking systems.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HMTD 1100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe hydraulic brake systems and the principles of system operation leading into basic system service procedures.
- Describe, diagnose and repair hydraulic brake system service, antilock braking, stability control systems, and power boosters.
- Define various styles of power assisted hydraulic brake systems and hydraulic anti-lock/stability control braking systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
Total Hours: 77.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
Total Hours: 77.5
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 |
10 |
Assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
38 |
End of topic quizzes |
|
Lab Work |
52 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety) |
Course topics
- Principles of hydraulic brake system operation, leading into basic system service procedures
- Hydraulic brake system service, Antilock Braking, Stability Control Systems, and Power Boosters diagnostics and repair.
- Power assisted hydraulic brake systems and hydraulic anti-lock/stability control 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.