Transmissions

Course code HMEC 1355

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to clutches, manual transmissions, torque converters, torque dividers, powershift and automatic transmissions. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections I2, I4, I7, and I8. 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

  • Clutches and related components
  • Manual transmissions
  • Torque converters and dividers
  • Powershift and automatic transmissions

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41758 April 20, 2026
to April 22, 2026
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60201 June 29, 2026
to June 30, 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
60251 September 28, 2026
to September 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70431 November 16, 2026
to November 18, 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.