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IAST 1010: Automotive Safety
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students are introduced to safe working practices within the automotive industry through the study of the Worker’s Compensation Act and OHS regulations with focus on the sections relevant to the automotive repair industry. Additional topics include hazardous material safety, safe lift operation, safe vehicle operation in a shop environment, chemical safety, fire safety, personal safety measures and use of emergency equipment.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Define terms used in the Worker's Compensation Act
- State the "Core Requirements" and the "General Hazard Requirements" of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- State the legislation for Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) labels
- Describe and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in the context of an automotive shop
- Perform vehicle safety inspection requirements
- Describe and apply shop driving and personal safety precautions and procedures
- Describe the conditions and classifications of fire, its prevention and control
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
70 |
Students are given m/c quizzes & tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge & skills are evaluated in the shop while students work on training aids & customer cars |
Course topics
- Worker's Compensation Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- MSDS Labels
- Personal safety and vehicle safety inspection
- Fire classification, prevention and control
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.