Vocational Auto Mechanics

Vocational Auto Mechanics

Course Syllabus

Mr. Lyon: Industrial Art (Room S107)

243-7540 ext. 1070

Course Description - This course is designed for the students that completed Auto Mechanics 1 and Auto Mechanics 2 to continue their interest in the technical aspects of the automobile and industry. Students will learn proper shop safety and procedures. Vocational Auto Mechanics is designed to provide skills necessary for entrance into the auto mechanics field, either to a post-high school program or directly to an apprentice position as an Auto Mechanic. Students will also continue with general maintenance along with disassemble, inspect, and reassemble an engine. Students will be conducting more diagnosing and troubleshooting components and systems many different vehicles. Students will be responsible for Note taking and daily log of what they have performed and completed. Mastery of skills is required to receive a certificate of completion. The certificate will list all skills that have been completed. This class will be 2 consecutive time periods. Approximately 20% of class time is spent in discussion of reading assignments, and 80% is spent on working on vehicles or components, or systems.

Critical Course Objectives –

·  Cylinder Head and Valve Train

·  Lower Engine Block

·  Lubricating and Cooling Systems

Primary Resources –

Students will be studying out of text books Automotive Excellence Volume 1 & 2. Students will also use the ShopKey and, ALLDATA software on the classroom computers. Students will also work with training boards and various shop vehicles, engines, and tools. Students will also keep a notebook for references

Reading Expectation –

Students will be expected to read out loud at various times from the text book. There will be times where the student may need to read on their own. Students will have to work with ShopKey and, ALLDATA software

Expectations –

·  Students will have their own notebook

·  Students will arrive on time with ID, and planner.

·  Students will raise their hands when wanting to ask a question.

·  Students will wear safety glasses at all times when away from the seating area.

·  Students will follow all Shop Safety Rules

·  Students will have the proper footwear on to work in the lab area.

Units of Study –

·  Upper Engine Components

·  Lower Engine Components

·  Lubrication and Cooling Components

Course Evaluation –

Students will be evaluated by attendance, class participation, lab time, and tests. Grading system will be based off of the CHS Standard Grade Scale. Students will have test in the following Units of Study:

·  Upper Engine Components

·  Lower Engine Components

·  Lubrication and Cooling Components

Additional Information –

This course will require a prerequisite of Metals I, Auto Mechanics 1, and Auto Mechanics 2. This course will be offered to grades 11, 12. Students will be performing tasks that will take over an hour to perform. Students will get dirty in this class. Proper cleaning soap will be available to the students. The class is not responsible for clothing that may get ruined during class. Driver’s license or learners permit is greatly encouraged since students may be moving vehicles. Any students defacing School property or customers vehicles will not be tolerated.