HMTD 2140: Trailers and Engine Support
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to trailer components such as landing gear, winches, hitches, couplers, body components and lift gates. The course will also introduce students to the theory of diesel engine operation: Cooling, intake, exhaust and lubrication systems operation. Students will demonstrate how to perform regular diesel engine and fuel , lubrication and cooling systems servicing.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Service trailer landing gear and accessories.
- Service and repair trailer coupling systems.
- Service engine support systems including, Cooling , fuel, exhaust and intake and oil 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
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, on-line self study, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20
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Assignments and summative evaluation
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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End of topic quizzes
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Lab Work
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70
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Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety)
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Course topics
- Landing Gear and Couplers.
- Body Components and Lift Gates.
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.