This course provides a comprehensive overview of gasoline and diesel engines, covering their components, configurations, and construction materials. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the four-stroke cycle in internal combustion engines and learn to evaluate engine mechanical conditions using various diagnostic tests. Students will also disassemble and reassemble engines, focusing on cleaning, measuring, and evaluating components. Additionally, the course covers servicing gaskets and seals, diagnosing and repairing lubrication and cooling systems, and understanding high-performance engine components.
Prerequisites
HPAS 1000.
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What you will learn
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Engine assembly
- Gaskets and seals
- Lubricating systems
- Cooling systems
- Accessory drive systems
- High performance engine 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61303 |
May 4, 2026 to June 5, 2026 |
Lecture | 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.