Equipment Operation (HMEC 1116)

This course introduces students to pre-start and walk around inspections, starting aids, start up procedures, emergency shut down procedures, starting, operating, and shut down of equipment, heavy duty equipment lock out, forklift operation. Topics included are from the Industry Training Authority Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Program section A7. See: http://www.itabc.ca/sites/default/files/docs/partners/RTO/heavy-mechanical-foundation-march-2014.pdf for more information.

This course is part of the full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program
Course code: HMEC 1116
Credits: 1.0
Length: 25.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HMEC&number=1116

Schedule †

HMEC 1116 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42923May 26, 2025
to May 28, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
61094August 5, 2025
to August 6, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B

Additional Information

  • Pre-start and walk around inspections
  • Starting aids
  • Start up procedures
  • Emergency shutdown procedures
  • Equipment start up, operation and shut down
  • Heavy duty equipment lock-out
  • Forklift operation

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.