Scope and Sequence for 20___-20___ School Year
Instructor:
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Course Name: Small Engine Technology (One to Two Credits)
Course Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide training for entry-level employment in the small engine technology industry. Engine
Technology includes knowledge of the function, diagnosis, and service of the systems and components of all types of
small engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycle, and irrigation engines. Instruction includes the repair and service of
cooling, air, fuel, lubricating, electrical, ignition, and mechanical systems and small engine overhauls. In addition,
students will receive instruction in safety, academic, and leadership skills as well as career opportunities.
Resources:
Roth, Alfred C. (2004) Small Gas Engines Tinley Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Radcliff, Bruce R. (2009) Small Engines Homewood Illinois: American Technical Publishers, Inc.
Webster, Jay (2001) Outdoor Power Equipment Albany NY: Delmar
www.skillsusa.org
www.skillsusatx.org
http://www.epa.gov/OMS/equip-ld.htm
http://www.videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/9986-mechanics-and-repairers-motorcycles-and-small-engines-video.htm
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.400c1A
130.400c1B
Week 1
130.400c1E
Week 2
Topic/Unit Title
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student explores the employability
characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the small
engine technology industry, including how to search for and obtain employment, what
qualifications are required for varying career fields, and how to advance in a position; AND
identify careers in the small engine technology industry.
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student explores the employability
characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will identify employers' expectations, appropriate work habits, ethical conduct,
legal responsibilities, and good citizenship skills.
130.400c1F
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student explores the employability
characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will explore career objectives and strategies to develop a plan for future career
and educational goals.
130.400c3
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student identifies concepts related to
geographic diversity:
The student will identify significant similarities and differences in the small engine technology
industry.
Week 5
130.400c4A
130.400c4B
130.400c4C
Week 6
130.400c4D
130.400c4E
130.400c4F
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student describes the historical, current, and
future significance of the small engine technology industry:
The student will define terms associated with the small engine technology industry; identify
the scope and effect of the small engine technology industry on society; and identify
significant historical and current developments in the small engine technology industry;
Career Opportunities and Certification. The student describes the historical, current, and
future significance of the small engine technology industry:
The student will identify potential future scenarios for the small engine technology industry;
identify reasons for world trade and globalization; and review regulations and major laws to
evaluate their impact on the small engine technology industry.
Week 3
Week 4
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.400c2B
130.400c2C
Week 7
130.400c1D
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
130.400c7A
130.400c7B
130.400c7C
130.400c7D
130.400c7E
130.400c7F
130.400c7G
Topic/Unit Title
Develop a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). The student learns the value
of and how to develop an improved occupational experience program as it relates to the
small engine technology industry participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a
well-rounded occupational experience:
The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded
occupational experience; and produce a program of activities for a career and technical
student organization or other leadership opportunities.
Safety in the Small Engine Shop. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational safety, health, and
first-aid policies in the workplace.
Safety in the Small Engine Shop. The student implements strategies to reduce sources of
workplace hazards common in industry in order to promote a safe and accident-free
working environment:
The student will identify, assess, and control hazards to maintain safe working conditions;
state the role and summarize the benefits of each component in a health, safety, and
environmental management system; demonstrate emergency procedures to reduce and
mitigate workplace accidents; perform tool, equipment, facility, and personal protective
equipment audits and inspections to maintain compliance with regulations.
Safety in the Small Engine Shop. The student implements strategies to reduce sources of
workplace hazards common in industry in order to promote a safe and accident-free
working environment:
The student will identify rules and laws designed to promote safety and health in the
workplace; demonstrate knowledge of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures
and proper use of safety equipment; and determine causes of safety system failures.
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.400c8I
Safety in the Small Engine Shop. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and
skills for small engine technology:
The student will discuss the proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous
materials used in small engine technology.
130.400c8I
Safety in the Small Engine Shop. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and
skills for small engine technology:
The student will discuss the proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous
materials used in small engine technology.
130.400c7D
Tools and Measuring Devices. The student implements strategies to reduce sources of
workplace hazards common in industry in order to promote a safe and accident-free
working environment:
The student will perform tool, equipment, facility, and personal protective equipment audits
and inspections to maintain compliance with regulations.
Tools and Measuring Devices. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills
for small engine technology:
The student will identify and safely use small engine measuring tools; and safely use tools used
in the operation, maintenance, and repair of two- and four-cycle engines.
Tools and Measuring Devices. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills
for small engine technology:
The student will identify and safely use small engine measuring tools; and safely use tools used
in the operation, maintenance, and repair of two- and four-cycle engines.
Small Engine Construction and Principles of Operation. The student demonstrates the
technical knowledge and skills for small engine technology:
The student will identify the use and application of small engines and components;
demonstrate knowledge of small engine designs, components, and applications; discuss the
characteristics of two- and four-cycle engines; and identify the major engine components and
their functions.
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Topic/Unit Title
130.400c8D
130.400c8E
130.400c8D
130.400c8E
130.400c8A
130.400c8C
130.400c8F
130.400c8G
Week
Number
Week 17
Week 18
Week 19
Week 20
TEKS Taught
130.400c8A
130.400c8C
130.400c8F
130.400c8G
130.400c8A
130.400c8C
130.400c8F
130.400c8G
130.400c6A
130.400c6B
130.400c6C
130.400c6D
130.400c6E
130.400c6A
130.400c6B
130.400c6C
130.400c6D
130.400c6E
Topic/Unit Title
Small Engine Construction and Principles of Operation. The student demonstrates the
technical knowledge and skills for small engine technology:
The student will identify the use and application of small engines and components;
demonstrate knowledge of small engine designs, components, and applications; discuss the
characteristics of two- and four-cycle engines; and identify the major engine components and
their functions.
Small Engine Construction and Principles of Operation. The student demonstrates the
technical knowledge and skills for small engine technology:
The student will identify the use and application of small engines and components;
demonstrate knowledge of small engine designs, components, and applications; discuss the
characteristics of two- and four-cycle engines; and identify the major engine components and
their functions.
Student use of Information Technology. The student uses information technology tools to
access, manage, and create information:
The student will use personal management software, email applications, and Internet
applications; use word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software; use
collaborative or virtual meeting software; explain Geographic Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems applications; and use other computer-based equipment in small engine
technology.
Student use of Information Technology. The student uses information technology tools to
access, manage, and create information:
The student will use personal management software, email applications, and Internet
applications; use word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software; use
collaborative or virtual meeting software; explain Geographic Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems applications; and use other computer-based equipment in small engine
technology.
Week
Number
Week 21
TEKS Taught
130.400c6A
130.400c6B
130.400c6C
130.400c6D
130.400c6E
130.400c8H
130.400c8J
Week 22
130.400c8B
Week 23
Student use of Information Technology. The student uses information technology tools to
access, manage, and create information:
The student will use personal management software, email applications, and Internet
applications; use word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software; use
collaborative or virtual meeting software; explain Geographic Information Systems and Global
Positioning Systems applications; and use other computer-based equipment in small engine
technology.
Student use of Information Technology. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge
and skills for small engine technology:
The student will read and interpret documents such as engine schematics, charts, and servicerepair manuals and bulletins; and demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging small engine
technologies.
Electrical Fundamentals. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills for
small engine technology:
The student will identify the basic components of electrical-electronic systems.
130.400c8B
Electrical Fundamentals. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills for
small engine technology:
The student will identify the basic components of electrical-electronic systems.
130.400c8B
Electrical Fundamentals. The student demonstrates the technical knowledge and skills for
small engine technology:
The student will identify the basic components of electrical-electronic systems.
130.400c1C
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology
industry.
Week 24
Week 25
Week 26
Topic/Unit Title
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.400c1C
Week 27
130.400c2A
130.400c2D
Week 28
Week 29
130.400c5A
130.400c5B
130.400c5C
130.400c5D
130.400c5E
130.400c1C
Week 30
130.400c2A
130.400c2D
Week 31
Topic/Unit Title
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology
industry.
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student learns the value of and how to develop an
improved occupational experience program as it relates to the small engine technology
industry apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences:
The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences; and develop a work plan and budget.
Employability. The student demonstrates appropriate personal and communication skills:
The student will describe and apply ethical and legal responsibilities in the workplace;
demonstrate the uses of proper etiquette and behavior; identify benefits of personal
appearance and health habits; practice written and oral communication skills and employ
effective listening skills; and comprehend reading materials common to the transportation
industry.
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology
industry.
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student learns the value of and how to develop an
improved occupational experience program as it relates to the small engine technology
industry apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences:
The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences; and develop a work plan and budget.
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.400c1C
Week 32
130.400c2A
130.400c2D
Week 33
Week 34
130.400c5A
130.400c5B
130.400c5C
130.400c5D
130.400c5E
130.400c1C
Week 35
Week 36
130.400c5A
130.400c5B
130.400c5C
130.400c5D
130.400c5E
Topic/Unit Title
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology
industry.
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student learns the value of and how to develop an
improved occupational experience program as it relates to the small engine technology
industry apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences:
The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as related to industry-based occupational
experiences; and develop a work plan and budget.
Employability. The student demonstrates appropriate personal and communication skills:
The student will describe and apply ethical and legal responsibilities in the workplace;
demonstrate the uses of proper etiquette and behavior; identify benefits of personal
appearance and health habits; practice written and oral communication skills and employ
effective listening skills; and comprehend reading materials common to the transportation
industry.
Small Engine Shop Operations. The student explores the employability characteristics of a
successful worker in the modern workplace:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills,
problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology
industry.
Employability. The student demonstrates appropriate personal and communication skills:
The student will describe and apply ethical and legal responsibilities in the workplace;
demonstrate the uses of proper etiquette and behavior; identify benefits of personal
appearance and health habits; practice written and oral communication skills and employ
effective listening skills; and comprehend reading materials common to the transportation
industry.
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