IAST 1025: Automotive Service
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students perform light duty automotive service procedures and study standard services performed in the automotive repair industry. Topics include proper choice of automotive oils, front-end accessory drive belts, interior/exterior automotive illumination, wheel and tires, non-friction bearings, spindles, hubs and interior/exterior mouldings and ornamentation.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe, identify and select lubricants and fluids for specific purposes
- Describe, identify, inspect, and replace drive belts
- Describe and identify hoses and clamps
- Describe, inspect, service and repair tires
- Describe and inspect wheels
- Describe, inspect and service non friction bearings
- Describe, inspect and service spindles and hubs
- Describe, inspect and service exterior lamps
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 125
Total Hours: 175
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 and 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 training aids & customer cars
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Course topics
- Lubricants and fluids
- Drive belts
- Hoses and clamps
- Wheels and tires
- Non friction bearings
- Spindles and hubs
- Exterior lamps
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.