COURSE OUTLINE
Transportation Technology – TTJ3C1
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 11 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.
Welding projects and brake line manufacturing: 5%
Unit Culminating/Worksheets: 15% based on completion and accuracy 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%
Project: 15% build a snowmobile trailer & wiring. Follow rubric for evaluation
Final Exam: 15%
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
Course textbook
Automotive excellence – Volume 1 and
20%
25%
20%
35%.
Volume 2
Theory Content
Unit 1 – Introduction & Applied Work
Practice
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Introduction to TTJ3C1
Careers in Transportation Technology
Safety – ongoing throughout the course
Tools
Welding
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
- Identify, sort out and familiarise with all the
tools available in the shop
- Practice welding with oxy-acetylene, MIG and
stick welding equipments
- Welding projects to be handed in for marking
Unit 2 – Engines
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Sources of Power & Applied Science
Engine Construction
Engine Operation
Engine Classification
Unit 3 – Engine Systems
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Lubrication System
Fuel System
Air Induction System
Ignition System
Exhaust System
Cooling System
Electronic Controls
Unit 4 – Electrical Systems
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3
4.4
Basic Electricity
Automotive Batteries
Starting System
Charging System
Lighting System & Wiring Diagrams
Unit 5 – Running Gear
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Automobile Construction and Chassis
Measurements
Wheels and Tires
Brake Systems
Suspension and Steering Systems
Unit 6 – Drive Line
6.1
6.2
Introduction to Transmissions
Clutch Operation
6.3
Differentials and Drive Shafts
Units 2 & 3
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Perform basic engine services including minor
tune-ups and fuel system services
Disassemble automobile engine, identify all the
engine components and reassemble to industry
standards following procedures and torque
specifications provided in service manuals
Identify and locate electronic system
components
Unit 4
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Replace starting system components – battery,
starter motor
replace and adjust alternator belts
replace alternators
Design and build a snowmobile trailer lighting
system
Unit 5
- Remove and reinstall brake pads and brake
shoes
- Machine brake rotors, measure their thickness
using micrometers and compare with specs.
- Identify suspension and steering system
components
- Perform brake line flaring and use couplings to
join brake lines for repair
Unit 6
- Remove and reinstall clutch disc and plate
- Identify drive line components
- check and top-up/replace fluids