TTSP 0108: Automotive Maintenance
Department
Transportation Trades Sampler
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course focuses on general automotive maintenance procedures. Topics include lubricants and fluids, belts, hoses, wheels, and tires. As well as types of exterior lamps, body trim and hardware.
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe, identify, select and replace 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 exterior lamps.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
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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25
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Quizzes and Assignments (formative - theory)
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Exam
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30
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Theory exam (summative - theory)
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Assignments
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20
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Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of tools and equipment
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Participation
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25
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Observable active participation and team work
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Course topics
- Lubricants and Fluids
Drive Belts
Hoses and Clamps
Tires
Wheels
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.