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Grade 11, Open
B1. identify the components and explain the operation of a vehicle powertrain from an owner’s perspective;
B2. identify and describe the components and service requirements of major vehicle systems, and related safety precautions, that an owner should be aware of;
B3. describe procedures for the proper care and maintenance of the interior and exterior of a vehicle;
B4. identify appropriate repair information and the tools and equipment required for safe basic service and maintenance of a vehicle.
B1. PowertrainComponents
B3. InteriorandExteriorCare
B2. MajorVehicleSystems
B4. Information,Tools,andEquipment for Basic Service and Maintenance
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
B1.1 describe the types of powerplants (e.g., two- stroke, four-stroke, diesel, hybrid) used in various vehicles;
B1.2 identify the components of engines that require regular servicing (e.g., oil and oil filter, air filter, spark plugs);
B1.3 explain, from an owner’s perspective, the basic operation of various engine systems (e.g., lubrication, cooling, starting, ignition, and fuel systems) and the related safety and service considerations;
B1.4 explain the operation of vehicle drivetrain components (e.g., clutch, transmission, driveshaft, differential, axles, track) and identify those that require regular servicing (e.g., fluid change, lubrication).
By the end of this course, students will:
B2.1 locate and identify various components of vehicle systems that an owner should be aware of (e.g., electrical system – battery; brakes – brake fluid reservoir; steering – tires; suspension – shocks);
B2.2 identify typical service requirements (e.g., fluid change, parts replacement) and intervals (e.g., months, kilometres) related to vehicle sys- tems that an owner should be aware of;
B2.3 identify the product information (e.g., tire sizing) and hazards and safety precautions (e.g., battery explosion – wearing safety glasses) that an owner should be aware of when servic- ing vehicle systems.
By the end of this course, students will:
B3.1 describe, on the basis of research, interior and exterior vehicle cleaning and protection products and their applications;
B3.2 identify various types and applications of polishes, waxes, and cleaners for vehicle finishes;
B3.3 describe the pros and cons of various types of body corrosion prevention (e.g., oil, dripless, electronic) available through vehicle dealerships and aftermarket suppliers;
B3.4 describe various techniques used to make minor repairs to a vehicle’s finish (e.g., stone- chip repair, small-dent repair).
By the end of this course, students will:
B4.1 consult the owner’s manual as required for specific procedures, specifications, and prod- ucts (e.g., oils, fluids, fuses, bulbs) related to the maintenance of a vehicle;
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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