IAST 1020: Automotive Repair Tools
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students are introduced to tools specific to the automotive repair industry through the study and use of hand and power tools common to high throughput automotive repair facilities. Topics include selection of appropriate measuring instruments, service technician hand tools, service technician power tools, fastening devices, and shop equipment.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe various general hand tools
- Describe special application hand tools
- Use various general hand tools
- Identify and use threaded fastener terminology
- Select and use threaded fasteners
- Describe and use torque fasteners to specifications
- Repair damaged threads
- Select and use non-threaded fasteners
- Remove damaged nuts, bolts or studs
- Select and use lifting and jacking equipment
- Select and use presses and pullers
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
Total Hours: 100
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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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70
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Students are given m/c quizzes & tests throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge
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Lab Work
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30
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Practical knowledge & skills are evaluated in the shop while students work on trainings aids & customer cars
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Course topics
- General hand tools
- Fasteners
- Threaded fasteners
- Torque fasteners
- Threads
- Lifting and jacking equipment
- Presses and pullers
- Air compressors
- Cleaning equipment
- Manuals
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.