Grade 11 - Shop Practices

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

Using a variety of sources (e.g., owner's manual, manuals on CD-ROM, the Internet), have students retrieve technical information for a particular application.
Have students select the appropriate measuring instruments and perform accurate measurements on automotive components.
On a daily basis, have students record their shop activity or work accomplished (e.g., journals, time cards, work orders, log sheets).
Provide a set of basic hand and power tools. Have students identify them and demonstrate their correct usage.
Have students identify the shop equipment. Provide students with opportunities to operate shop equipment based on instructor demonstration.
On automotive assemblies, have students identify and demonstrate the correct application of fasteners and fittings. Activities could include:
- perform a double-flare on a fuel line or brake line
- drill and tap a hole
- torque a bolt to specifications.

Have students create or fill out various shop forms (e.g., work order, parts list, inspection or service report, log book). When assessing students' work, look for:
- legibility of their writing
- inclusion of relevant information
- acquisition of essential signatures
- accuracy of information.
Invite students to role play various shop activities and positions (e.g., shop supervisor, parts person, tool room attendant, customer). Observe and note the extent to which they:
- demonstrate and understand the importance of productivity
- describe the implications of an employee being late or absent
- handle a customer's vehicle complaint.
Have students work in groups and measure a variety of items (e.g., engine components, shafts, or other mechanical items). Assess students':
- choice of measuring instrument
- accurate use of the measuring instrument
- application of mathematics, such as fractions and decimals.
Have students select and use hand or power tools for a particular task. In assessing a student's performance, consider the extent to which the student:
- selects the appropriate tool for the task
- uses the tool in a safe manner
- identifies and reports any tools or equipment that are unsafe.

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Revised: December 2001