Prepares mechanics, with limited experience, to service air brakes. Upon successful completion, students will receive credit for the pre-trip for 30 days toward the Motor Vehicle Air Endorsement examination. This endorsement is a requirement for Automotive Technician Commercial Vehicle Inspectors to inspect air brakes. (0.0 Credits)
Prerequisite(s)
Basic mechanical knowledge and ability. Steel-toed footwear required.
CSA approved safety glasses and footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prequisite: Basic mechanical knowledge and ability. Course held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Identify the components of an air brake system and state their function;
Disassemble and assemble air brake valves and foundation brakes;
Diagnose problems in an air brake system;
Perform preventative maintenance on air brake equipped vehicles; and
Perform a pre-trip inspection on an air brake equipped vehicle.
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.