AUTO MECHANICS TECHNICIAN I BASIC (540 hrs.)

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1 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom CBEDS TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS, COMBINATION CBEDS NO: 5655 HOURS: Total 540 Classroom 240 Laboratory/Pre-clinical 300 /CVE 0 DATE: July 11, 2008 JOB TITLE: DOT CODES: JOB TITLE: DOT CODES: Automobile Mechanic Auto Repairers Auto Specialty Technician Machinist COURSE DESIPTION: This capstone course is an introduction to automotive service and repair, shop safety and shop operation, as well as tool safety, use and identification. The course will also cover automotive engines and basic systems: electrical, cooling, fuel, suspension, etc. With completion of the course the student will be prepared for an entry level position in today s automotive service industry. PREREQUISITES: None METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION: Pre and Post test Student Projects Written work Observation record of student performance Completion of assignments and worksheets METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture Group and individual applied projects Demonstration Field Trips Guest Speaker TEXTS USED: PRIMARY: Modern Automotive Technology, Duffy, 1994, Goodheart-Wilcox Auto Mechanics, Webster, Glencoe Auto Mechanics Fundamentals, Stockel, 1990, Goodheart- Wilcox Auto Service and Repair, Stockel, 1994, Goodheart-Wilcox Automotive Service, Tim Gilles, 1999, Delmar SUPPLEMENTAL:

2 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom I. INTRODUCTION II. A. Course Goals, Objectives and Expectations B. Class Policies and Procedures CAREER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT A. Students understand how to make effective decisions, use career information, and manage personal career plans: 1. Identify the personal qualifications, interests, aptitudes, knowledge, and s necessary to succeed in careers. 2. List opportunities and requirements for education, training, and licensure. 3. Develop a career plan that is designed to reflect career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options. 4. Identify the role and function of professional organizations, industry, associations, and organized labor in a productive society. 5. Identify past, present, and future career trends. 6. Identify important strategies for selfpromotion in the hiring process, such as job search, applications, cover letter, résumé writing, interviewing s, and preparation of a portfolio. Foundation: 3.0 III. TECHNOLOGY A. Students know how to use contemporary and emerging technological resources in diverse and changing personal, community, and workplace environments: 1. Identify past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to a chosen career pathway. 2. Use technological resources to gain access to, manipulate, and produce information, products, and services. 3. Discuss the influence of current and emerging Foundation: 4.0

3 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom IV. technology on selected segments of the economy. PROBLEM SOLVING AND ITICAL THINKING A. Students understand how to create alternative solutions by using critical and creative thinking s, such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problemsolving techniques: 1. Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking s to work-related issues and tasks. 2. Utilize systematic problem-solving models that incorporate input, process, outcome, and feedback components. 3. Use critical thinking s to make informed decisions and solve problems. 4. Apply decision-making s to achieve balance in the multiple roles of personal, home, work and community life V. HEALTH & SAFETY VI. A. Students understand health and safety policies, procedures, regulations, and practices, including the use of equipment and handling of hazardous materials: 1. Identify the policies, procedures, and regulations regarding health and safety in the workplace, including employers and employees responsibilities. 2. Identify critical elements of health and safety practices related to storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies. RESPONSIBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY A. Students know the behaviors associated with the demonstration of responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace, and community settings: 1. Demonstrate the qualities and behaviors that constitute a positive and professional work demeanor. 2. Demonstrate personal responsibility. 3. Discuss the need to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities. 4. Discuss how individual actions can affect the larger community. Foundation: 5.0 Foundation: 6.0 Foundation: 7.0

4 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom VII. VIII. IX. ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES A. Students understand professional, ethical, and legal behavior consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms: 1. Identify the major local, district, state, and federal regulatory agencies and entities that affect the industry and how they enforce laws and regulations. 2. Demonstrate the concept and application of ethical and legal behavior consistent with workplace standards. 3. Discuss the role of personal integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace. LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK A. Students understand effective leadership styles, key concepts of group dynamics, team and individual decision making, the benefits of workforce diversity, and conflict resolution: 1. Identify the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the school, community, and workplace settings. 2. Discuss the ways in which professional associations, such as Skills USA, and competitive career development activities enhance academic s, promote career choices, and contribute to employability. 3. Discuss the benefits of teamwork. 4. Demonstrate multiple approaches to conflict resolution and their appropriateness for a variety of situations in the workplace. 5. Demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences, and for the attitudes and feelings of others. 6. Communicate ideas to justify positions, persuade and convince others, confirm responsibility, and evaluate existing policies and procedures. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT A. Demonstrate hand tool use and safe operation B. Set up power tools and demonstrate safe operation C. Demonstrate hydraulic press operation Foundation: 8.0 Foundation: Reading: 2.3, 2.5 Writing: 1.5, 1.6 Written/Oral: 1.1

5 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom D. Apply hydraulic hoist operation and safety E. Operate pneumatic tool safely F. Manipulate tire machine operation G. Operate computer tire balancer H. Use jacks and jack stand safely X. PRECISION MEASURING DEVICES XI. XII. A. Demonstrate basic measurement/steel rules/tape measurement B. Use micrometers inside and outside C. Operate Vernier calipers and the Vernier system D. Show dial bore gage E. Use dial indicators - metric and English F. Apply feeler gage/wire gages REFERENCE & TECHNICAL DATA A. Use service manuals B. Evaluate flat-rate manuals C. Interpret parts-time reference manual D. Prepare a work order E. Consider computerized diagnostics F. Appraise computer reference systems AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES A. Summarize the fundamentals of engine operation B. Discuss the classification of engines C. Investigate and explain engine construction D. Demonstrate engine disassembly and reassembly E. Demonstrate engine measurement F. Discuss engine performance 1.8, 2.3 Mathematics: NNS I- III C2.1-C Reading: 1.0, , d, 2.6 a- d 1.7, 1.7, 2.1 a-c, 2.2 a f, 2.5 a-d, 2.6 a c IV, MGS I, III, IV C2.3-5, C Reading: 1.0, , IV, MSG I, III C4.1-C4.4, C Reading: 1.0, , C6.1, C3.1, C3.4, C3.4

6 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom XIII. XIV. XV. VEHICLE MAITENANCE & FLUID SERVICE A. Demonstrate engine oil and filter service B. Operate suspension lubrication equipment C. Demonstrate automatic transmission service D. Demonstrate manual transmission service E. Conduct differential lubrication service F. Inspect engine cooling system service G. Service brake fluid H. Inspect belts and hose I. Test tire pressure and treads J. Appraise exhaust system AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS A. Demonstrate, inspect and appraise: 1. Basic electronic theory 2. Batteries 3. Charging systems 4. Starting systems 5. Electronics test equipment 6. Standard ignition systems 7. Electronic ignition system 8. Computerized engine management AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS A. Recognize auto fuels and combustion B. Describe fuel tank systems C. Illustrate fuel lines and filters D. Describe and explain fuel pump systems E. Name and generalize design and operation of carburetors F. Verify and interpret design and operation of computer controlled carburetors G. Generalize design and operation of fuel injections systems 1. Recognize throttle body injection 2. Recognize Port fuel injection H. Give main ideas of turbo charged systems I. Give main ideas on supercharged systems Reading: 1.0, , IV, MSG I, III C3.7, C Reading: 1.0, , C3.5, C7.1-C7.3, C7.6- C Reading: 1.0, , C3.6, C3.6, C6.3, C7.7

7 = Classroom = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom XVI. XVII. XVIII. AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE TRAINS A. Describe and explain design/operation/service of clutches B. State design/operation/service of manual transmission C. Describe design/operation/service of drive shafts D. Investigate design/operation/service of automatic transmissions E. Show design/operation/service of rear drive axles F. Demonstrate design/operation/service of front wheel drive systems G. Show design/operation/service of four wheel drive applications BRAKE SYSTEMS A. Demonstrate principles and design of brake systems B. Demonstrate drum brake design, operation, and service C. Describe disc brake design, operation, and service D. Demonstrate brake bleeding operation E. Describe anti-lock braking system fundamentals F. Conduct operation of brake lathe SUSPENSION & STEERING A. Recognize tires, construction, design, and service B. Identify wheels, construction, design, and service C. Demonstrate wheel bearing service and adjustment D. Identify principles, design, and operation of suspension systems E. Explain principles, design, and operation of steering systems F. Show service of steering systems G. Demonstrate service of suspension systems Reading: 1.0, , C Reading: 1.0, , C3.3, C5.6, C Reading: 1.0, , C8.1, C8.3, C8.5