Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

Course code HMEC 1025

Credit 3.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the principals of Hydraulics, basic operation of Hydraulic systems, types of hydraulic systems, and the interpretation of hydraulic diagrams. Topics included are from SkilledTradesBC. Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program (2025) sections C1, C2, and C3.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Principles of hydraulics
  • System operation and types
  • Hydraulic diagrams
  • Calculations
  • Servicing
  • Safe work practice
  • Hose and fittings

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.