CTMX 0105 - Air Brakes for Mechanics
Commercial Transport Part-time Studies Course
School of Transportation
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Course Details
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.
Credits
0.0
Cost
$480.62
Fall 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 39341
Duration
Mon Oct 05 - Fri Oct 09 5 Days
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 05 - Oct 09 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 14:30 | AIC Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$480.62
Notes
- CSA approved safety glasses, steel-toed footwear and coveralls required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Basic mechanical knowledge and ability. Course is held at BCIT Annacis Island Campus. Required textbooks may be purchased at BCIT Burnaby Campus Bookstore.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Cancelled
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
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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| Air Brake Connection (Revised Ed) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Wright |
| Publisher | Presto |
| Copyright | 1999 |
| Binding | Spiral |
| Price | $30.95 |
| Required | |
| Inside Air Brake Valves And Devices | |
|---|---|
| Author | Wright |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Binding | Spiral |
| Price | $29.95 |
| Required | |
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