Study Guide

Objective

After passing the course, the student should know the selected parts of the truck technology, the rules that apply to the construction of constructions and construction and the legislation on heavy vehicles

Content

-Heavy vehicle braking systems and legislation on the
-Weight calculations in construction
-Dimensions and weights and coupling rules for heavy vehicles

Location and time

Wolffskavägen 33/ Bomullsgränd 3, Vaasa autumn semester 2025.

Materials

Presented by the lecturer at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Normal classroom teaching and practice work and, if necessary, online teaching.

Employer connections

Company visit is arranged during the course. Date and time is announced after the start of the course

Exam schedules

Announced by the teacher at the beginning of the course

Student workload

- Lectures
- Exercises
- Practice work
- Exam(s)

Content scheduling

- Lectures during the autumn semester
- Company visit during the first half of autumn semester
- Larger projects are presented at the beginning of the course. Results are presented at the end of the course
- Getting ready for exams during the whole semester

Further information

Lecturers contact info:
Mikael Tätting
0504776414
mikael.tatting@novia.fi
Room in Technobothnia, second floor, F4225

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

-Know the basics of compressed-air braking systems in heavy-duty vehicles of different year models.
-Approved exams and any submission work
Know legislation on measures and weights in heavy traffic

Assessment criteria, good (3)

-Can calculate the braking effect on a combination of vehicles based on given input values from a practical brake test. Can also perform a theoretical brake calculation as the basis for a design using computer software used in the industry
-Can perform design calculations manually and with computer programs
-Can apply current legislation when calculating vehicles and overload

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-Can assess the brakes based on a practical brake calculation and investigate the reasons why the result does not meet regulatory requirements.
-Can independently perform calculations with computer programs and evaluate the suitability of the vehicle for use
-Can independently assess the most appropriate vehicle options for different shipments taking into account the dimensions O weight rules

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

-Approved exams and work assignments
-Participation in the course lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

- Presence and active participation in course
- Assignments / Projectwork
- Exam results

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

- Insufficient presence
- Not handed in assignment for evaluation
- Exam(s) not done or not passed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Sufficient presence
- Mandatory assigments handed in and accepted
- Exam(s) done and passed

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition to previous:
- Active participation in course
- Non-mandatory assigmnets handed in and accepted
- Good performance in exam(s)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to previous:
- Good performance in both Mandatory and non-mandatory assignments
- Excellent results in exam(s)

Qualifications

Automotive Technology 1 (Recommended)