Appendix
A: Learning Outcomes
The organizers for Technology
Education 11 and 12 - Automotive Technology are as follows:
Self and Society
Safety
Shop Practices
Power Train
Body
and Chassis
Chassis
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Self and Society
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- compare emerging and
alternative energy sources used to power vehicles
- describe the historical
and potential future impact of energy, power, and transportation systems on
society and the environment
- apply employability skills
in the automotive work environment
- identify potential careers
in automotive technology and related fields
- outline social, legal,
and ethical responsibilities associated with vehicle operation
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- consistently apply employability
skills
- demonstrate knowledge
of and apply recycling practices
- analyse trends in automotive
technology
Safety
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- identify WCB regulations
related to the automotive shop environment
- apply safe and healthy
work practices
- demonstrate the safe
use of tools and equipment
- identify potential vehicle
and workplace hazards
- classify fires and demonstrate
knowledge of appropriate extinguishing procedures
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- consistently apply safe
and healthy work practices in an automotive technology environment
- consistently demonstrate
the safe use of tools and equipment
- describe and evaluate
potential vehicle and workplace hazards
Shop
Practices
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- demonstrate the ability
to access and use technical information
- describe general shop
administrative practices
- perform accurate measurements
on a variety of automotive components
- correctly identify and
use a variety of:
- basic automotive tools
- basic shop and test equipment
- fasteners and fittings
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- access and apply automotive
technical information
- apply general shop administrative
and maintenance practices
- perform accurate measurements
on automotive components and compare to specifications to determine component
condition
- consistently demonstrate
the correct use of tools and of shop and diagnostic equipment
- demonstrate proficiency
in the application of fasteners and fittings
Power
Train
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- describe engine types
- describe the fundamentals
of engine operation
- explain the operation
of engine support systems
- identify and describe
the operation of drive line components
- perform scheduled service
and inspection procedures
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- inspect engines, engine
support systems, and drive line components
- maintain or repair at
least one of the following:
- an engine
- an engine support system
- a drive line component
Body
and Chassis
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- identify and describe
suspension and steering components
- give examples of wheel
and tire specifications
- outline the basic principles
of wheel alignment
- describe the operating
principles of brake systems
- describe procedures for
minor body and trim maintenance
- perform scheduled service
and inspection procedures for body and chassis systems
Chassis
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- identify, describe, and
explain the function of brake components and a variety of systems
- inspect brake, suspension,
and steering systems
- perform wheel and tire
inspection
- maintain or repair tires
- maintain or repair at
least one of the following systems:
- brakes
- suspension
- steering
Electrical
and Electronic Systems
Grade
11
It is
expected that students will:
- relate electrical theory
to automotive technology
- describe the function
and operation of ignition, charging, and starting systems
- identify electrical accessories
and lighting systems
- perform scheduled service
and inspection procedures
Grade
12
It is
expected that students will:
- inspect ignition, charging,
starting, lighting, and accessory systems
- maintain or repair at
least one of the following systems:
- ignition
- charging
- starting
- lighting
- accessory
- identify and inspect
electronic control systems
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