This course builds on the foundational skills and concepts introduced in previous courses and also introduces new skills to the learner. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge to learn advanced skills such as active and passive range-of-motion exercises, wound care, tube feeds, catheter care, ostomy care, specimen collection, and respiratory care. In addition, accurate measurement of vital signs is demonstrated, practised, and assessed. This course will also assist learners to work safely within the legal roles and responsibilities of health care aides in this province while providing medication assistance. This course is included in the HCA Preparation for Employment provincial standard.

A central feature of this course is the extensive section on meeting the care and comfort needs of clients with a diagnosis of dementia. Learners also learn about care strategies for assisting other diverse client groups such as clients with a mental health diagnosis and clients with developmental delays and physical disabilities. Health care aides employed by home care agencies may have the opportunity to provide care for infants and children, as well as caring for clients living with life-limiting illness, and who could benefit from hospice, palliative and end-of-life care. This course provides the information and skills needed to assist with these care assignments.

Under the direction of a regulated health-care professional, learners will work in a health-care setting such as continuing care or acute care, providing person-centred care and support for clients and their families.

Under the direction of a regulated health-care professional, learners will work in a health-care setting such as continuing care or acute care, providing person-centred care and support for clients and their families.

This course is the theory component for all elements provided in HD260.

HD260 provides students current, hands-on technical training. The course consists of three, 4-week modules which cover the following areas: Module 1 - Chassis Module 2 - Electrical Module 3 - Powertrain Week 1 is general information, basic measurement, safety, tools, etc.

The student will be required to complete the industry standard HDU Online modules. This includes PHD and PACE modules on varying aspects of Harley-Davidson® motorcycle repair (i.e. chassis, electrical, etc.). Students will be evaluated at the completion of each self-study module consisting of video and written material.

This course will introduce the student to Caterpillar’s history as well as familiarizing the student with the CAT product line. Included with this will be information on safety, materials and tools as well as shop facilities and equipment. Another segment will familiarize the student with the Caterpillar Service Information System as well as computer operation. This course will also include safety orientation and corporate overview as well as other topics Finning deems necessary.

This course provides the foundation for the Heavy Equipment Service program. The student will be introduced to the major systems found on heavy equipment, the components that comprise these systems, their functions and service techniques.

This course will introduce students to basic electrical and electronic fundamentals. Topics included are: electrical circuits; electrical components, schematics and symbols; the use of test equipment and battery service and testing.

Basic principles of hydraulics, hydraulic oil, contamination control principles, basic systems and components are examined in this course. As well, the students are introduced to ISO schematics and symbology.

Placement will occur at a licensed Finning location. In the event that a Finning placement is not available, the student will be required to arrange a practicum placement with the assistance of the college.

This course examines 12 and 24 volt charging and 12, 24 and non-electrical starting systems. There is an emphasis on testing and troubleshooting.

Topics covered in this course include: the fundamentals and servicing of truck and trailer frames and suspension; wheels, tires and hubs; trailer landing gear; coupling units; trailer types and an introduction to trailer inspection as directed by the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program; oxy-fuel heating and cutting; and preventive maintenance.

This course covers the fundamentals and operation of pneumatically actuated braking systems including component functions and diagnostics. A section on antilock brakes is included.

The topic covered in this course will be hydraulic brake systems including drum and disc brakes, brake boosters, parking brakes as well as electric brakes. The servicing of these systems will also be covered.

This course examines air conditioning systems found in on and off highway equipment. Systems, components, controls, service, troubleshooting and repair, and environmental stewardship are included topics.

Truck and machine electrical and accessory circuits are examined in this course.

Placement will occur at a licensed Finning location. In the event that a Finning placement is not available, the student will be required to arrange a practicum placement with the assistance of the college.

With a focus on Caterpillar fuels systems, this course will examine: diesel fuel and storage, combination processes, starting aids, the fuel injection system, system service, fuel nozzles and injectors, tune-up and engine performance analysis, and emergency shutdown systems. Electronic fuel and engine management systems will be emphasized.