Course Overview
This course will prepare mechanics, with limited experience, to service air brakes. Course coverage will include fundamentals, function, operation, and repair of air brake components and systems. Automotive Service Technician Authorized Inspectors are required to complete this training to obtain CVSE authorization to perform air brake inspections. In addition, you will have the option to complete a practical pre-trip inspection test valid for 90 days toward the ICBC Air Brake Endorsement examination.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$542.23 - $544.73 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the components of an air brake system and state their function
- Diagnose problems in an air brake system
- Perform a Commercial Vehicle Air brake Inspection on air brake equipped vehicles
- Perform a pre-trip inspection on an air brake equipped vehicle
Effective as of Fall 2018
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CTMX 0105 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 92546
Dates
Mar 23 - Mar 29 Loading
- CRN 92546
- $542.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 - Mar 27 | Mon - Fri | 17:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Mar 28 - Mar 29 | Sat, Sun | 07:00 - 14:30 | Annacis Island AIC |
Duration
7 days
Instructor
David Murray
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- The blended course is designed to be completed over 7 days. Approximately 20 hours of online theory: Monday – Friday (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) followed by the practical and written assessments on Saturday and Sunday (7:00am – 4:30pm) at BCIT Annacis Island Campus. Air brake endorsements for ICBC will be assessed on Sunday for those students who qualify.
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Status
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Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CTMX 0105 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61147
Dates
May 04 - May 08 Loading
- CRN 61147
- $544.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 - May 08 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 14:30 | Annacis Island AIC Rm. 1634 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- CSA approved safety glasses, steel-toed footwear and coveralls required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Course is held at BCIT Annacis Island Campus. Required textbooks may be purchased at BCIT Burnaby Campus Bookstore.
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Status
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