This course introduces students to lifting and supporting loads, servicing seals and bearings, and removal and installation of undercarriage. It also covers the removal, installation, and servicing of final drives. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections A5, A8, E11, I18 and I21.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Lift loads, lube/seals/undercarriage
- Occupational health and safety
- Jacks, stands and blocking
- Lifting equipment , hoisting and moving loads
- Bearings, seals, lubricants and sealants
- Undercarriage
- Final drives
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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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.