CLARKSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Course Code: TTJ2O0 Course Name: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: NoneMaterial Required: None
In-class text book / Course Description
This course introduces students to the service and maintenance of vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair techniques. Student projects may include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle or craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, and proper body care. Students will develop an awareness to related environment and social issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Overall Course Expectations
Transportation technology fundamentals
A1. explain how engines work to produce power, and identify the function and explain the maintenance requirements of the cooling, lubrication, and fuel systems;
A3. Identify and describe the major systems and components of vehicles, aircraft, and /or watercraft;
A4. demonstrate an understanding of the technical and mathematical know ledge and skills required to properly maintain and repair vehicles, and/or watercraft.
Transportation technology skills
B2. Demonstrate the safe and correct use of a variety of maintenance and repair techniques for servicing power train components;
B4. Follow correct procedures for the preventative maintenance and care of vehicle, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
Technology , the environment, and society
C1 demonstrate an understanding of ways in which various aspects of the transportation industry affect the environment and ways in which harmful effects can be remedied or reduced;
C2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between various aspects of the transportation industry and society
.
Professional practice and career opportunities
D1. Demonstrate and understanding of and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and standards in transportation technology;
D2. Identify career opportunities in the transportation industry and the education and training required for them.
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN INCLUDING CATEGORIES AND WEIGHTINGS.
Formative assessments are learning practices that provide important feedback to student progress.
Summative assessments form the foundation for final mark allocation at the end of a unit, term and exam.
Course Weighting for the Term: 70%
Knowledge and Understanding: 15%
Thinking: 15%
Application: 25%
Communication: 15%
Course Weighting for the Final Evaluation: 30%
Culminating Task: 20%
Written Final Evaluation: 10 %
Unit Breakdown / Summative Assessments
Unit # 1 Transportation Technology shop and Equipment safety
· A4.4 Use appropriate terminology foe tools and equipment used in connects with vehicles.
· B2.1 Use tools required for basic service tasks correctly and maintain the tools in good conditions.
· D1.1 Identify and explain the importance of legislation and regulations related to procedures and operation used in transportation technology facilities.
· D1.2 Demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work environment.
· D1.3 Use protective clothing and equipment.
· D2.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for success in the transportation industry. / · Tools and equipments Identification care and maintenance – App, Kno & Comm
· Correct and safe use of tools and equipments – App, Kno & Comm
· Unit safety test – Kno & Thi
Unit # 2 Measurements and mathematics
· A4.3 Apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles and terms and symbols
· A4.5 correctly interpret drawings that depict systems components of vehicle and/or craft. / · Wheel and tire specification and service - App, Kno & Comm
· Wheel rotation – App, Kno & Comm
· Patch Tire –App, Kno & comm.
· Wheel balancing – App, Kno & Comm
· Unit test – Kno Thi
Unit # 3 The Automobile
· A3.5.identify and describe major body parts.
· B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g., engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly.
· C2.1 research and report on the development of improved safety features in transportation
Technology. / · Identify major body parts – App, Kno and Comm
· Correct and safe use of Automobile hoist - App, Kno and Comm
· Research assignment on recent safety features – Thi and Comm
· Unit test – Kno and Thi
Unit #4 Lubrication System
· A1.4 identify the function and describe the construction and maintenance requirements of an
engine lubrication system.
· A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
· A4.3 apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures, and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa], gallons to litres; calculate
antifreeze-to-water ratio).
· C1.1 research and report on ways in which the transportation industry affects the environment and on efforts being made to remedy or reduce harmful effects (e.g., improved production methods, automotive parts recycling), including ways of disposing of waste products (e.g., used oil,
used batteries, used paint/thinners).
· D1.2 demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste, keeping
areas clean and clear. / · Identify the major parts and their function of the lubrication system – App, Kno and Comm
· Engine oil types, specification and viscosity – Kno and Thi
· Bearings and grease – Kno and thi
· Change oil and filter- App, Kno and comm.
· Chassis lubrication, i.e. ball joints, door hinges – App, Kno and Comm
· Change transmission filter and fluid – App, Kno and Comm
· Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 5 Cooling System
· A1.3 Identify the function and describe the liquid or air pathways and maintenance requirements of various engine cooling systems.
· A4.1 Use appropriate resources( e.g. shop manuals, online information) to find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of vehicles.
· A4.2 report on work in progress (e.g., complete a work order, parts list, and/or journal) using
appropriate documentation;
· A4.3 Apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures, and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa], gallons to litres; calculate antifreeze-to-water ratio);
· A4.5 Correctly interpret drawings that depict system components of vehicles and/or craft (e.g., illustrations in parts lists exploded views, technical drawings).
· B4.2 Use proper procedures for winterizing and/or storing vehicles and/or craft (e.g., test antifreeze, drain or stabilize fuel, take rust prevention measures).
· C1.3 Describe the environmental impact of various modes of transportation (e.g., tail-pipe emissions, noise pollution, water contamination and habitat degradation, bird and animal strikes).
· D1.2 Demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste, keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions). / · Identify the major parts of the cooling system- App, Kno and Comm
· Basic cooling system service and maintenance( drain and fill the radiator) App, Kno and Comm
· Remove and replace the thermostat – App, Kno and Comm
· Remove and replace e radiator hose – App, Kno and Comm
· Unit test – Kno and Thi
· Research assignment – Ontario Drive Clean Program – Thi and Comm
Unit # 6 The Brake System
· A3.3 Identify and describe the function of various types of brake systems and their components (e.g., systems: mechanical, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic; components: emergency cable, wheel cylinder, magnet, brake chamber).
· A4.1 Use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
· A4.5 correctly interpret drawings that depict system components of vehicles and/or craft (e.g., illustrations in parts lists, exploded views, technical drawings).
· B1.3 Apply relevant technological concepts (e.g., concepts related to materials, power and energy, mechanisms) appropriately as they work through problem-solving processes related to vehicles or craft.
· B2.5 demonstrate the safe and correct use of various fabrication and repair techniques (e.g., cutting threads, heating, soldering, welding).
· B3.1 Locate and identify the major components of steering/control, suspension, brake, electrical, and body systems when performing basic service
on a vehicle or craft.
· B3.3 service steering/control, suspension, brake, electrical, and body system components (e.g., lubricate body hinges [on doors, hood, trunk or hatch], balance tires, check brake fluid level, check vehicle height, charge a discharged battery) safely and correctly.
· C2.1 research and report on the development of improved safety features in transportation
technology (e.g., airbags, anti-lock brakes). / · Identify the major parts of the brake system and their functions- App and Comm
· Research brake safety improvements in recent years – Thi and Comm
· Disc brake service and maintenance - App, Kno and Comm
· Drum brake service and maintenance- App, Kno and Comm
· Machine disc and drum – App, Kno and Comm
· Bleed the brake system – App, Kno and Comm
· Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 7 Electrical System
· A3.4 identify and describe the function of the electrical system and its components (e.g., battery, fuses, starter).
· A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
· B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g., engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly. / · Identify the major electrical system and their purpose – App, Kno and comm.
· Service, maintain, remove and replace car battery – App, Kno and Comm
· Remove and replace head light, parking and brake light – App, Kno and Comm
· Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 8 Engine Fundamentals
· A1.1 identify the function and describe the construction and operation of the major parts of an engine (e.g., piston, crankshaft, connecting rod, camshaft).
· A1.2 explain how power is produced in the course of an engine cycle (e.g., four-stroke cycle, two-stroke cycle, rotary cycle).
· A1.5 identify the function and describe the construction and maintenance requirements of an engine fuel system.
· A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
· A4.3 apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures, and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa], gallons to litres; calculate
antifreeze-to-water ratio).
· B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g., engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly.
· B2.6 perform basic engine repair, demonstrating understanding of the function and operation of engine components (e.g., dismantle and reassemble a small engine safely and correctly, making necessary repairs in the process).
· C1.1 research and report on ways in which the transportation industry affects the environment and on efforts being made to remedy or reduce harmful effects (e.g., improved production methods, automotive parts recycling), including ways of disposing of waste products (e.g., used oil,
used batteries, used paint/thinners).
· C1.3 describe the environmental impact of various modes of transportation (e.g., tail-pipe emissions, noise pollution, water contamination and habitat degradation, bird and animal strikes).
· D1.2 demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste, keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions. / · Identify the function of the parts of the engine and types of engine – App and comm.
· Basic engine e.g. service/tune-up, removal/install spark plugs and wire- App, Kno and Comm
· Use of diagnostic tool, OBDII reader – App, Kno and Comm
· Research assignment on Hybrid vehicle - Comm, Kno and Thi
· Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 9 Careers in the Transportation Sector
· D2.1 identify various sectors and occupational areas within the transportation industry (e.g., sectors: air, sea, rail, road; occupational areas: manufacture of vehicles and/or craft, sales, service);
· D2.2 identify a variety of career opportunities in the transportation industry (e.g., apprenticeship/ trade, parts retail, business ownership) and describe the secondary school pathways (i.e., selection of courses, programs, and experiential learning opportunities) that would provide the best preparation for these careers.
· D2.3 identify groups and programs that are available to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the transportation industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry
associations).
· D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for success in the transportation industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability);
· D2.6 develop and/or select pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in transportation technology, for inclusion in a portfolio (e.g., work logs,
skills checklist, sketches, photographs of projects). / · Research assignment on careers in the Transportation Technology sector in the computer lab – Kno and Thi
· Presentation in-class on research assignment – Kno, Thi and Comm
· Culminating Task – Thi and comm.
· Culminating Task – App
· Final Written evaluation – Kno, Kno and Comm
LEARNING SKILLS Learning Skills will be reported on the student’s report card. The following chart indicates the skills and look-for for each student.
WORKS INDEPENDENTLY / TEAMWORK / ORGANIZATION / WORK HABITS/HOMEWORK / INITIATIVE / Self-RegulationThe student:
§ accomplishes tasks independently
§ accepts responsibility for accomplishing tasks
§ follows instructions
§ regularly completes assignments on time and with care
§ uses time effectively / The student:
§ works willingly and cooperatively with others
§ listens attentively, without interrupting
§ takes responsibility for his/her share of the work to be done
§ helps to motivate others, encouraging them to participate
§ shows respect for the ideas and opinions of others / The student:
§ organizes work when faced with a number of tasks
§ devises and follows a coherent plan to complete a task
§ demonstrates ability to organize and manage information
§ follows an effective process for inquiry and research / The student:
§ completes homework on time and with care
§ follows directions
§ shows attention to detail
§ perseveres with complex projects that require sustained effort
§ applies effective study practices / The student:
§ seeks out new opportunities for learning
§ seeks necessary and additional information
§ requires little prompting to complete a task,
§ approaches new learning situations with confidence and a positive attitude
§ seeks assistance when needed / The student:
§ sets individual goals and monitors own progress
§ seeks clarification or assistance when needed
§ reflects and assesses critically own strengths, needs and interests
§ perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges
Additional Information:
Throughout This course, there will be a variety of formative assessment.
Clarkson S.S. Assessment & Evaluation Policy