Batteries and Electrical Test Instruments

Course code HMEC 1260

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to electrical test instruments, and the diagnosis and service of batteries. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections D2, and D3. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanicalfoundation-
march-2014.pdf for more information.

This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Electrical measuring devices
  • Electrical circuits
  • Batteries
  • Booster batteries

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41801 June 8, 2026
to June 10, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60591 August 17, 2026
to August 19, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.