IAST 2016: Automotive Steering
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Auto Serv Tech Diploma Intl
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn about the design and function of light duty automotive steering gears and will perform troubleshooting and overhauling procedures. Topics include steering boxes, steering racks, hydraulic pressure assisted steering gears and racks. Additional topics include steering columns, supplemental restraint systems, and steering geometry.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the components of conventional and rack and pinion steering gears, and steering columns
- Describe the components of power steering and passenger restrain systems
- Inspect, diagnose, service, and repair steering gears
- Inspect, diagnose, service and repair steering column and linkage
- Inspect, diagnose, and service power steering systems
- Inspect, diagnose, and service passenger restrain systems
- Perform wheel alignments
- Describe four wheel steering systems
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
- Steering gears
- Steering column
- Steering linkage
- Power steering systems
- Passenger restrain systems
- Wheel alignment
- Four wheel steering systems
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.