TTSP 0104: Project Car
Department
Transportation Trades Sampler
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course will enable students to combine the skills developed in Workplace Safety, Basic Welding Procedures, Basic Sheet Metal Repair, and Automotive Refinishing to use hands on practical skills for the creation of a soapbox racer.
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate welding techniques.
- Demonstrate basic sheet metal repair.
- Demonstrate automotive refinishing.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 10
Total Hours: 55
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Assignments
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35
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Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of tools and equipment
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Participation
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35
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Observable active participation and team work
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Course topics
- Soapbox racer construction
Soapbox racer refinishing
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.