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IAST 1035: Hydraulic & Mechanical Brakes 

Effective date

September 2019 

Department

Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

Students repair light duty automotive hydraulic and mechanical braking systems. Topics include, levers and fulcrums, Pascal’s Law, and factors affecting friction. Additional topics include design, function, troubleshooting and overhaul of drum and disc brake systems, anti-skid braking systems, power braking systems, and emergency brake systems. 

Credits

6.0 

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:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 150
 

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 and 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

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.
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