Hydraulic Systems

Course code HMEC 1245

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the principles of hydraulics, basic operation of a hydraulic system, types of hydraulic systems, and the interpretation of hydraulic diagrams. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section C1. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.

This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Principles of hydraulics
  • Hydraulic system operation
  • Hydraulic system types
  • Hydraulic diagrams

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41799 May 25, 2026
to May 27, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60588 July 27, 2026
to July 29, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.