Heavy Equipment Powertrain

Course code HMEC 1045

Credit 7.0

Length 175.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to engine support systems, two and four stroke combustion cycles, characteristics of diesel fuel, diesel fuel supply circuits and their components, and powertrain service and repair. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections H2, H4, H12, I13, I14, 15, I16, I17, and D10.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Engine support systems
  • Diesel fuel and fuel supply circuits
  • Engines
  • Clutches
  • Manual transmissions
  • Powershift and automatic transmissions
  • Drivelines
  • Drive axles and differentials

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.