Diesel Fuel and Engine Support Systems

Course code HMEC 1335

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 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. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program sections H2, and H4. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-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

  • Engine support systems
  • Two and four stroke cycles
  • Diesel fuel
  • Diesel fuel supply circuits and components

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60198 June 8, 2026
to June 10, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60247 August 17, 2026
to August 19, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70427 October 26, 2026
to October 28, 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.

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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.