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
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41758 |
April 20, 2026 to April 22, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.