Batteries and Electricity Fundamentals

Course code HMTD 1220

Credit 4.0

Length 100.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to electrical terminology, concepts, circuit calculations and magnetic theory to be able to test, service and repair electrical systems associated with heavy mechanical trades.

Prerequisites

HMTD 1100.

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What you will learn

  • Electrical terminology, concepts, basic theory, circuit calculations and magnetic theory
  • Components, Wiring Diagrams, and Symbols.
  • Batteries, theory, testing and service.
  • Safe electrical servicing and repair protocols
  • Electrical Test Instruments

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61291 June 10, 2026
to July 3, 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.