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Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
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.
C1. TechnologyandtheEnvironment C2. TechnologyandSociety
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OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
C1.1 demonstrate an understanding of ways in which the transportation industry affects the environment and of 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 paints/thinners);
C1.2 explain the pros and cons of using environ- mentally friendly products (e.g., biodegradable cleaners) and procedures (e.g., recycling of antifreeze) in the repair and service of vehicles or small-engine products;
C1.3 describe appropriate actions to be taken in the event of a spill of waste products (e.g., used oil, antifreeze, fuel), and demonstrate the ability to safely implement such actions (e.g., outline the steps described in an emergency action plan and carry them out).
By the end of this course, students will:
C2.1 research and report on the development of improved safety features in today’s vehicles or small-engine products (e.g., airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, back-up alarms, engine kill switch, no-mow-in-reverse switch);
C2.2 assess the pros and cons of various types of fuel/energy sources (e.g., gasoline, propane, diesel, electrical/battery power, biodiesel, hybrid powerplant, hydrogen power cells) used to power vehicles or small-engine products, taking into account a variety of perspectives (e.g., con- sumer’s perspective: cost to purchase, cost to operate, performance, emission levels; service/ repair perspective: training, safety issues, new tools/equipment required);
C2.3 explain how current trends in transportation technology (e.g., extended maintenance schedules, improved emission standards and testing, use
of high-tech components, emphasis on fuel efficiency, manufacturers’ efforts to increase the amount of recyclable material in vehicles and small-engine products) are related to societal attitudes and behaviour.
C. TECHNOLOGY,THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY
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