Manual Drivetrain and Axles

Course code HPAS 1220

Credit 3.5

Length 87.5 hours

Course outline View

This course explores various clutch systems, including conventional and dual disc clutches, and their components. Students will learn about the components of manual transmissions and transaxles and different types of drive shafts and axle shafts used in front-wheel and rear-wheel drive systems. Additionally, students will study the components of final drive assemblies and understand the functions of limited slip and locking differentials. The operation of all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) systems, as well as high-performance drive line components will also be covered.

Prerequisites

HPAS 1000.

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What you will learn

  • Clutches
  • Manual transmission and transaxles
  • Drive shafts and axles
  • Final drive assemblies
  • 4WD & AWD systems
  • High performance drive lines

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61304 June 8, 2026
to June 30, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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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.