Science and Technology Department
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Student Name: _______________________
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
TTJ 2O1
Transportation Technology
Grade 10
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 of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore
secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the transportation industry.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
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;
A2. identify the major components and describe the function and operation of various types
of drivetrains;
A3. identify and describe the major systems and components of vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft;
A4. demonstrate an understanding of the technical and mathematical knowledge and skills required to
properly maintain and repair vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
Transportation Technology Skills
B1. use problem-solving processes to design and fabricate a project that converts and uses energy, and
to address various problems or challenges related to vehicles or craft;
B2. demonstrate the safe and correct use of a variety of maintenance and repair techniques for servicing
powertrain components;
B3. perform basic service on various vehicle, aircraft, and/or watercraft systems and components;
B4. follow correct procedures for the preventive maintenance and care of vehicles, 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 an 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.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
Course Timeline:
Unit 1: Introduction and Shop Safety
Unit 2: Tools and Fasteners
Unit 3: Introduction to Engines
Unit 4: Vehicle Sections and Systems
Unit 5: Design and Fabrication – CO2 Car*
* Unit 5 will be the summative culminating project
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. Specific activities will be detailed later in the course.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Major Topics and Projects
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Introduction to Technology and Transportation
Structure and design – bridge building project
Safety and shop routines, Automobile safety
Shop Layout project
Tools and Fastener Theory
Skill development projects: threading project, soldering,
gasket making
Small Engine project and engine theory:
- major engine components
- four stroke cycle and engine operation
- gaskets and seals
- cooling systems
- lubrication systems
- air and fuel system basics
- bearings
Automobile projects
Vehicle Maintenance – basic oil change and inspection
Sections of an automobile - Automobile design and
construction, basic sections of an automobile
Wheels and tires
Brake system theory
Careers in industry
Problem solving and design – CO2 Car design project
Other Course Requirements
Students are expected to keep a neat and up-to-date note
book for this class. Note books will be kept in the classroom.
Students are required to participate in shop clean up
everyday. Students must clean up after themselves and
return all tools, parts and materials to their proper
location at the end of each work period. Clean up is an
integral part of the expectations for this course and will
be reflected in the student’s marks.
Students are expected to be on time for class everyday and
prepared for class. Tardiness and unexplained absences will
be met with in class consequences and referral to the VicePrincipal.
Resources:
The course will use a variety of resources which
will be distributed to students as they are
required. All textbooks will remain in the
classroom, but can be signed out if necessary to
complete assignments at home. Students will be
responsible for the care and condition of the
textbooks.
Resources for this course include:
Automotive Technology –A Systems Approach 4th
edition, - Erjavec - Thompson-Delmar
Automotive Fundamentals, 5th edition – Nash –
McGraw Hill Ryerson
Automotive and small engine shop manuals. This
information includes step by step procedures that are
required to perform repairs to the majority of vehicles
and small engines in use today.
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement.
Automotive Technology- A Systems Approach - $120.00
Automotive Fundamentals - $80.00
Automotive Service Manuals - $30.00-$120.00
SAFETY
Students will be instructed on all aspects of shop
safety. Students are expected to be attentive to all
safety instruction, read all shop and classroom
safety rules, and adhere to all shop, tool and
equipment safety rules.
SAFETY PASSPORT
A safety passport system is used in the
Transportation Technology class that requires all
students to sign a passport acknowledging that they
have received instruction and demonstrated proper
use of each tool and machine they will be using.
The passport also requires students to achieve a
minimum of 80% on any related safety tests.
Students will not be allowed to use any tools or
equipment if they have not signed the passport.
Students must also return the
attached Shop Safety Agreement,
signed by both student and
parent/guardian before any shop
projects can begin. This form must
be returned within the first week of
the course.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for
Mathematics.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
20%
40%
20%
20%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: Final written exam -15%, Summative Task – 15%
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Responsibility, organization,
independent work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation are assessed apart from student
achievement in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding: (refer to
www.dpcdsb.org/ASCEN for more details)
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!
To be signed and returned within the first week of classes
Student and Parent/Guardian are to sign this page and the following safety agreement after
fully reading this course outline, and return both to Mr. Beaton no later than September 8th.
I have read and understand the course outline for Transportation
Technology TTJ 2O1 (Grade 10 Open), and I understand my
responsibilities and the course expectations.
Student Name (please print):_______________________
Student signature: ________________________________
Date: ______________
Parent signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Parent contact phone #: day: ___________________
evening: _______________
Parent contact e-mail:
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Transportation Technology Shop Safety
[from the Ontario Ministry of Education Technological Education, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades
11 and 12, 2000, page 200]
“Health and safety are of paramount importance in technological education programs. As part of every
course, students must be made aware that health and safety are everyone’s responsibility – at home, at
school, and in the workplace. Before using equipment, students must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of the equipment being used and the procedures necessary for its safe use. Personal
protective gear should be worn as appropriate.
At Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School, Students are expected to complete all written and
practical safety assignments, and know and follow all shop safety rules on a daily basis.
Student Conduct Agreement
I,
agree to:
Ensure a safe workplace
1. Inform teachers of all injuries, damaged tools and potentially dangerous situations.
2. Make sure I know all fire exits and power shutdown switches and how to use them during
emergency situations.
3. Not compromise the safety of others through horseplay or aggressive action.
4. Only use equipment when properly trained, always with any necessary personal protective
equipment, and when I fully understand all related safety issues
5. Ask for assistance from the teacher when I am unsure of the proper procedures or health and
safety issues
Prescribed and Non-prescribed Medications
1. Report any use of prescription medications and will inform teachers of any possible side effects
of the medication [e.g. penicillin, Phenobarbital etc.]
2. Report any use of non-prescription medication and any possible side effects of the medication
[e.g. Reactine, Benadril, any cough syrups etc.]
3. Never enter a shop or lab carrying, or under the influence of illegal substances
Consequences for Improper Action
I understand that failure to comply with this agreement may result in injury to myself or others, and
that failing to comply with safety procedures may result in my temporary or permanent removal from
the class or shop.
I have read the above and understand the expectations and consequences.
Student signature:
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Parent’s signature
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Date:
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