Automotive Technology Instructor’s Manual – Complete Systems Approach

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Michel Melkert, Fanshaw College
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ncluded (Section 1 to 9)
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, Table of Contents
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Section.1:.Automotive.Technology ................................................................................... 1-1
Section.2:.Engines. ............................................................................................................ 2-1
Section.3:.Electricity ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Section.4:.Engine.Performance .......................................................................................... 4-1
Section.5:.Manual.Transmissions.and.Transaxles .............................................................. 5-1
Section.6:.Automatic.Transmissions.and.Transaxles .......................................................... 6-1
Section.7:.Suspension.and.Steering.Systems ...................................................................... 7-1
Section.8:.Brakes ............................................................................................................... 8-1
Section.9:.Passenger.Comfort ............................................................................................ 9-1

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CHAPTER 1 .




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
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This.chapter.examines.the.automotive.industry.today.and.points.out.the.changes.that.are.occurring..Prof
essional.service.provided.by.a.properly.trained.technician.is.critical.because.of.the.technology.used.in.t
oday’s.vehicles..A.detailed.description.is.given.of.what.it.takes.to.be.a.professional.technician..Include
d.are.descriptions.of.career.opportunities,.job.classifications,.and.the.various.automotive.education.pr
ograms.that.are.available.in.Canada..Automotive.Service.Technician.Interprovincial.Standards.and.A
SE.certification.requirements.are.also.provided.


LEARNING OUTCOMES
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• Describe.the.reasons.why.today’s.automotive.industry.is.considered.a.global.industry.
• Explain.how.computer.technology.has.changed.the.way.vehicles.are.built.and.serviced.
• Explain.why.the.need.for.qualified.automotive.technicians.is.increasing.
• Describe.the.major.types.of.businesses.that.employ.automotive.technicians.
• List.some.of.the.many.job.opportunities.available.to.people.with.a.background.in.automotive.techn
ology.
• Describe.the.different.ways.a.student.can.gain.work.experience.while.attending.classes.
• Describe.the.requirements.for.Red.Seal.certification.of.automotive.technicians.


INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS
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I. Servicing.Today’s.Vehicles
A. The.Importance.of.Automotive.Technicians
B. The.Need.for.Quality.Service
C. The.Need.for.Ongoing.Service
1. Warranties
2. Increased.Vehicle.Age
Hint:.Discuss.the.need.for.repairs.as.cars.become.older.and.what.opportunities.this.need.pr
esents.to.a.qualified.technician.
D. Career.Opportunities
1. Dealerships
2. Independent.Service.Shops
3. Franchise.Repair.Shop
4. Store-Associated. Shops
5. Fleet.Service.and.Maintenance
Hint:.Discuss.career.opportunities.in.all.areas.of.automotive.service.
II. Job.Classifications
A. Service.Technician



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B.
Shop.Foreman
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Service.Adviser
D.
Service.Manager
E.
Service.Director
F.
Parts.Counterperson
G.
Parts.Manager
Hint:.Discuss.the.various.automotive.shop.positions.and.how.they.each.relate.to.the.technicians.
III. Related.Career.Opportunities
A. Parts.Distribution
B. Marketing.and.Sales
C. Other.Opportunities
IV. Training.for.a.Career.in.Automotive.Service
A. Student.Work.Experience
1. Job.Shadowing.Program
2. Mentoring.Program
3. Cooperative.Education
4. Part-Time.Employment
B. Canada’s.Automotive.Apprenticeship.Program
C. The.Need.for.Continuous.Learning
V. ASE.Certification
Hint:.Introduce.the.various.programs.in.your.area.that.are.available.to.students.


WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AND S
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TUMBLING BLOCKS? .


• Without.experience,.students.will.struggle.with.understanding.how.an.automotive.shop.functions.
• Possibly.have.a.shop.owner.visit.the.class.or.arrange.to.take.the.students.to.observe.a.shop.during.operat
ing.hours.
• To.help.students.understand.a.shop’s.different.job.classifications,.place.various.students.as.the.shop.fore
man.or.service.writer.and.have.them.arrange.the.“workload”.for.the.day’s.shop.activities.
• Have.the.students.refer.to.the.job.classification.section.of.the.chapter.as.a.reference.for.these.assig
nments..Refer.to.pages.8-12.of.Chapter.1.for.reference.


SHOP ACTIVITIES AND CASE STUDIES
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Here.are.some.activities.you.can.review.in-class.as.a.group,.or.ask.students.to.complete.individually.or.in.pairs:

1. Research.a.vehicle.of.your.choice..Visit.the.manufacturer.or.dealership.website..Make.a.list.of.all.of.the.s
ystems.in.that.vehicle.that.are.controlled.by.electronics..If.you.are.unsure.of.system,.include.its.name.on.t
he.list.and.talk.to.your.instructor.about.it.




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