COURSE OUTLINE
Transportation Technology – TTJ2O1
Philip Pocock Secondary School
Room – 101
Instructor: Mr. Lijiam
http://teacherweb.com/ON/PhilipPocock/MrLijiam/
The following page outlines your course of study in grade 10 transportation technology.
Units/lessons are listed in order in which they will be presented. Each unit/lesson outline tells
you the topic of the lesson, the theory content and the support activity. The activities in which
you are required to complete worksheets, you are expected to fill out all the necessary fields
neatly and submit the worksheets for marking in due time.
Lessons will be given daily with practical work following each lesson. Upon completion of each
unit a review and a test will be given.
Attached with your course outline are 2 copies of the general safety rules. These rules must be
followed whenever you are in the shop area. After the rules have been read and explained to
you, you and your parents/guardians must sign on the designated spots and submit one copy.
SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE IN THE SHOP. ANY INFRACTION OF THE
SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF
USING THE SHOP.
Course Evaluation Breakdown:
Term – 70%
Practical work evaluation: 30% assessment will be made based on technical
aptitude, safe work practice, time management, work procedures and maintenance of
work area. There will be a daily mark input for this assessment.
Unit Culminating/Worksheets: 20% based on accuracy and completion of data
Theory: 15% unit tests, quizzes and class works
Organizational skills: 5% assessment will be made based on performance during
foreperson duties, reporting, neatness & organization of worksheets and notebooks
Final/culminating – 30%
Final Exam: 15%
Project-Building a Hovercraft: 15% evaluated based on the rubric which will be
handed at the time
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
Course textbook:
20%
25%
20%
35%.
Automotive excellence – Volume 1 and Volume 2
Theory Content
Unit 1 – Introduction & Applied Work
Practice
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Introduction to TTJ2O1
Careers in Transportation Technology
Safety – ongoing throughout the course
Hand Tools
Fasteners
Unit 2 – Running Gear
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Automobile Construction and Chassis
Measurements
Wheels and Tires
Brake Systems
Suspension and Steering Systems
Unit 3 – Engines & Engine Systems
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
Motive power
Engine Construction
Engine Operation
Engine Classification
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air Induction System
Ignition System
Exhaust System
Cooling System
Unit 4 – Electrical Systems
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Basic Electricity
Starting System
Charging System
Lighting System
Unit 5 – Introduction to Drive Lines
5.1
5.2
5.3
Introduction to Transmissions
Clutches
Differentials and Drive Shafts
Practical Activities/Projects
Most of the practical activities are accompanied with
printed instructions and worksheets that need to be
filled up and handed for marking
Unit 1
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Identify, sort out and familiarise with all the
tools available in the shop
Using your notes and pictures, identify a list of
fasteners from a pile of bolts and nuts
Unit 2
-
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Identify body styles, major vehicle components
and drive styles of various vehicles
Take various chassis measurements
Replace spare tires, rotate tires, adjust tire
pressures, remove and install tires, balance
wheels
Inspect disc and drum brake systems, remove
and reinstall disc brake pads
Identify & inspect suspension and steering
system components
Unit 3
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Disassemble and reassemble a small engine,
identify all the engine parts
-
Perform basic engine services
o change oil and filter
o replace fuel filter
o replace air filter
o replace and adjust spark plug gaps
o cooling system service
Unit 4
- maintain battery posts, boost batteries, replace
batteries
- replace and adjust alternator belts
- replace light bulbs and light assemblies
- use multi-meters and test lights to check fuses
and circuits
- build a hovercraft using toy motors and
computer mouse or push switches for controls
Unit 5
- Identify drive line components
- check and top-up fluids