Advanced Driver Assist Systems Technology

Course code TRDE 3002

Credit 0.0

Length 32.0 hours

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This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the need for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles, diagnose a variety of ADAS, repair a variety of ADAS, and calibrate ADAS. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of ADAS in modern vehicles, including the benefits for driver safety and convenience. Students will also receive an introduction to a variety of ADAS types, their components, as well as the various methods of diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating each system. Through hands-on activities, learners will gain the skills necessary to diagnose, repair, and calibrate a variety of ADAS systems.

Prerequisites

Level 3 apprentice or higher in the trades of Auto Body and Collision Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, or Truck and Transport Mechanic.

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What you will learn

  • The definition of ADAS
  • Current regulations and research
  • Crash reduction data
  • The consumers requirements
  • ADAS specific component identification
  • ADAS scan tool diagnosis
  • ADAS information resources
  • ADAS component testing
  • System diagnostics
  • Component locations
  • Component replacement
  • Calibration requirements

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.

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.