This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Technician
OPET 1101 cr-1
Safe Work Practices for Outdoor Power Equipment Trade
An introductory course on the basic elements of safe practices in
the outdoor power equipment work environment. Topics include:
Worker’s Compensation Act and WHMIS legislation applications,
survival first aid, shop safety, extinguishing fires, using safe body
mechanics and personal safety equipment.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
OPET 1102 cr-2
Apply Trades Math and Science Concepts
This course is intended to clarify for the student applicable
information on the application of mathematics and science
concepts that are used in the Outdoor Power Equipment Trade.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
OPET 1103 cr-1
Perform Welding, Cutting & Brazing
A one week course in welding safety and the basic operation of
oxy-fuel cutting, welding, and brazing procedures on mild steel
plate, light tubing, and 14/18 gauge sheet metal. The student will
also be given instruction in arc welding procedures and
applications.
The student will learn to use the resources related to the trade and
then to apply them with effective communication and
interpersonal skills to the workplace environment in a variety of
roles. The importance of monitoring, analyzing, and correcting
performance will be emphasized.
The student will learn the effective and safe operation of a variety
of shop hand and power tools. They will also be able to apply
appropriate tools to a variety of mechanical applications where
they relate to fastening device. Emphasis will be placed on safe
operation of all tools and off road equipment.
The student will explore and describe the basic fundamental of
electricity. This will include Ohm’s Law, DC and AC current,
induction, basic motor theory, and use of digital multimeters.
Several projects will be constructed to illustrate the electrical
theory.
This is an introduction to the mechanical fundamentals, lubrication
and cooling details of two and four stroke cycle reciprocating
internal combustion engines. The student will dismantle, inspect,
reassemble, and run single cylinder examples of two types.
Overhaul Two and Four Stoke Gasoline and Diesel
Engines
This is an in-depth engine rebuild and failure analysis course for
two and four stroke cycle reciprocating internal combustion
engines, both gasoline and diesel. The student will assess,
troubleshoot, dismantle, inspect, reassemble, and run single and
multiple-cylinder examples of all types.
Maintain & Repair Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Systems
This course is intended to cover the theory and application of all
major methods of fuel carburation and injection for reciprocating
internal combustion engines. It will cover float, diaphragm, fixed
and variable venturi carbs, basic fuel injection and turbocharging.
The student is to disassemble, inspect, reassemble and adjust a
variety of carb. and injector examples.
The student will be able to describe and repair a variety of ignition
systems, their applications along with their integration into various
electrical systems, Emphasis will be placed on the student’s ability
to analyze and troubleshoot complete systems on a representative
grouping of power equipment units.
This course will have the student describe and diagnose inductive
electrical systems, including charging, generators and motors. An
emphasis will be placed on practical applications and system
problem solving for their use in a variety of situations.
This course begins with the basics of fluid power and then
progresses through their application to compact equipment. The
student will describe, service, disassemble, troubleshoot and repair
hydraulic components and systems.
The students will be able to describe, disassemble, diagnose,
troubleshoot, repair and reassemble a wide range of power transfer
systems. Theses will include belt, chain, and gear drive system
found on outdoor power equipment.
Maintain & Repair Frames, Wheels and Braking Systems
Frame construction, suspensions, steering and brakes for outdoor
power equipment are covered in this course. Basic troubleshooting
and repair will be emphasized.
This course is the practical application in a school setting of all the
elements in the Outdoor Power Equipment Program. The student
will demonstrate their competence by diagnosing and repairing a
range of power products.
