Principles of Transportation Systems

Unit(s): Unit 1 - Policies, Procedures and Layout

Unit 2 -  Auto Careers, and ASE Certifications

Unit 3 - Safety In the Auto Shop

Unit 4 - Basic Hand Tool

Unit 5 - Power Tool and Equipment

Unit 6 - The Automobile

Unit 7 - Fasteners, Gaskets and Seals

Unit 8 - Automotive Measurements and Math

Unit 9 - Basic Electricity and Electronics

Unit 10 - Service Information

Unit 11 -  Vehicle Maintenance and Fluid Recycling

Unit 12 -  Tire and Wheel Fundamentals

Unit 13 - Housekeeping, Inspections and Inventor

Unit 1:

-Introduction and classroom expectations

 Unit 2 :

-Employers expectations

-  Specialized technician

- ASE certification 

 test requirements

- Master technician

- Dealerships

- Independent shops

Unit 3:

- Sanitation

- Safe work practices

- Safety glasses

-Proper tool usage 

-Proper shop attire

-Shop layout and 

evacuation routes

- Proper use of respirator

-Asphyxiation dangers and prevention

-Fire extinguisher use

-Safety data sheets 

-Intro to Occupational Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA)

- General Safety Rules

Unit 4 : 

-Use of safety glasses

-Tool box and equipment storage.

-Introduce wrenches, socket handles, line wrench, screwdriver and specialty tools

Unit 5 :

-Reintegrate  use of safety glasses

-Introduce impact wrenches, air ratchet, impact sockets, air compressor, air hammer, electric drill, bench grinder, air drill and other shop equipment

Unit 6: 

-Overview of engine design, accessory systems, aerodynamics, all-wheel drive, computer systems, assemblies, unibody construction, body over frame construction, drivetrain, chassis construction, independent suspension

Unit 7 :

-Overview of fasteners, non-threaded fasteners, torquing bolts and nuts, thread repair, gasket, sealer and seals, and cleaning solvents 

Fall CCA

Unit 8:

-Overview of compression ratio, horsepower, engine torque, force, work and power, engine displacement, brake horsepower, and dynamometer load

Unit 9:

-Overview of atomic structure, magnetism, electrical circuits, voltage, current and resistance

Discuss Ohm’s law

Explain series and parallel circuits

Unit10:

-Explain work orders

-Study schematic illustrations and diagrams

-View abbreviations

diagram charts

-Decode vehicle identification number (VIN)

Unit 11:

-Check vehicle fluid levels

-Discuss service interval for battery, filters and general inspections 

-Explain recycle and disposal of auto shop waste 

Unit 12:

- Identify tire and wheel assembly

-Discuss pneumatic, types and sizes, tire rating and designations 

-Explain tire and wheel construction, lug nuts, lug studs, air pressure, wheel balancing, wheel bearing assemblies and hub assemblies

Unit 13:

-Requirements for end of year shop cleanup including cleaning and organization of hand and power tools, chemical storage equipment clean and service, storage of equipment and proper recycle of used auto parts

-Final exam review

Spring CCA

Required Project:

PPE identification and use

Basic Hand tool identification

Required Project:

 explain a vehicle system with in a ppt or poster

Required Project:

Build and explain a simple circuit

Soldering Basics

Perform and explain a vehicle maintenance inspection.

Required Project:

Oil Change 

Perform a proper tire balance and show how to mount and dismount a tire.

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)