Trailers, Body Structure and HVAC

Course code HMEC 1040

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the diagnosis and repair of trailer, body, and HVAC systems. Topics included from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections G1, F1, F2,F3, F4, J1 and J2.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Principles of heating and air conditioning
  • Design, operation and components of heating and air conditioning systems
  • Environmental imparts of refrigerants
  • Heating and refrigeration systems including charging and discharging air conditioning systems.
  • Landing gear , coupling systems and trailer accessories
  • Trailer bodies and components

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.

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.