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 vehicle inspections on air brake equipped vehicles.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$556.11
International fees are typically 3.4 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CTMX 0105 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51889
Dates
Oct 19 - Oct 25 Loading
- CRN 51889
- $556.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 - Oct 25 | Sat, Sun | 07:00 - 14:30 | Annacis Island AIC |
| Oct 19 - Oct 25 | Mon - Fri | 17:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
7 days
Instructor
TBD
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 – 2:30pm) 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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