Course Overview
This course is designed to increase your comfort level with vehicle technologies. It builds on information widely available online to help you make connections between theory and actual application. Increase your comfort level to make better decisions around vehicle purchase, maintenance requirements and vehicle technologies. Explore the importance and limitations of vehicle safety systems, transitioning to electric vehicles and developing regulations around electric vehicle ownership. This introductory level course is not designed to perform maintenance or repairs on personally owned vehicles during the in-person session but will allow you to understand the nuances of the automotive repair industry from a consumer point of view.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$299.56
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:
- List various types of vehicles to their maintenance requirements
- Discuss common underhood, around the wheel, under the vehicle interior and exterior components
- Identify basic hand tools and specialized shop equipment
- Describe different battery electric vehicle components
- Explain various battery electric vehicle operation and charging methodologies
- Discuss industry related terms for communicating with industry professionals
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of AUTO 1050 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68915
Dates
Apr 30 - May 05 Loading
- CRN 68915
- $299.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 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.
- This is a blended course consisting of online sessions and in-person class at BCIT Burnaby Campus. April 30: 3-hours online, May 2: 6-hours in person at Burnaby Campus, May 5: 3-hours online.
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