COURSE OUTLINE –
TRANSPORTATION
TECHNOLOGY, GRADE 11 & 12
TTJ 3C & 4C
DATE: SEMESTER 2, 2014-15
TEACHER: MR. MOL
DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY
CREDIT VALUE: 1
PREREQUISITE(S): NONE (TMJ -3 FOR TTJ-4)
WHY AUTO SHOP?
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• This course enables students to develop technical
knowledge and skills as they study, test, service, and
repair engine, electrical, suspension, brake, and steering
systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
• Students will develop communication and teamwork
skills through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and
equipment.
• Students will develop an awareness of environmental
and societal issues related to transportation, and will
learn about apprenticeship and college programs
leading to careers in the transportation industry.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Strand: Transportation Technology
Fundamentals
Strand: Transportation Technology Skills
Strand: Technology, The Environment,
And Society
Strand: Professional Practice and Career
Opportunities
Overall
Description of Summative Assessment Task
Expectations
D1,
Safety and Work practices –
B2,C1,B4
 Safety Quiz
 Shop Equipment and Procedures Projects
 Unit Test - Practical/Written
A1,A4,B1,
B4, D1
Power train –
 Small Engine Project
 Automotive Engine Project
 Unit Test - Practical/Written
A2,B2, C2,
B1,D1
Electrical Systems 6 Vehicle Systems Projects
 Unit Test - Practical/Written
B3, C1,D1,
A2, A3, A4
Control Systems 6 Vehicle Systems Projects
 Unit Test - Practical/Written
C2,D1, D2
Careers and Pathways – The student will
investigate/research a specific trade in industry.
 Student Transportation Careers Report
Due Date
Level Achieved
SUMMATIVE TASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED
FOR CREDIT COMPLETION
Overall
Description of Final Summative Assessment Task Level Achieved
Expectations
or Culminating Activity
Evaluated
A1,A2,A3,A4, Skills Test- Round robin demonstrating
B1,B2,B3,B4,C skill(s)acquired throughout the semester
1,C2,D1,D2
A1, A2, A3, A4, Written Examination-Based on content of
B1, B2, B3, B4, summative tests during semester
C1, C2, D1, D2
ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION OF THE FINAL EXAM IS
MANDATORY FOR CREDIT COMPLETION.
LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
ACHIEVEMENT
• Learning skills and work habits are instructed, assessed
and evaluated separately from your academic work.
You will be assessed frequently on your level of
achievement of the following six learning skills and work
(E=excellent, G=good, S=satisfactory, N=needs
improvement).
• ResponsibilityWork Hard, Get things Done
• OrganizationBring your stuff and keep it
• Independent Work- Can work on your own
• Collaboration - Get along
• Initiative –
Use your time well
• Self-regulation- Set goals, Do your Best
ACHIEVEMENT OF OVERALL COURSE
EXPECTATIONS:
• Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Tasks will be
used throughout the course and may include
quizzes, assignments, activities and investigations.
• Feedback will be used to help students and
teachers to determine next steps to achieve the
provincial standard on the overall expectations.
• Feedback Days- Teacher & Student
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS
• will usually be administered at or near the end of a
period of learning and may include performance
tasks, projects, and unit tests.
• Summative assessment tasks will be used to
evaluate student learning in relation to the overall
expectations of the course.
FINAL EXAM:
• A final exam will be administered at or near the end of
the course.
• Thirty percent (30%) of the final grade will be based on
the evaluation of final summative tasks in the form of an
examination and/or other culminating activities.
• The tasks will be based on overall expectations from all
strands and across the categories of knowledge and
understanding, thinking, application and
communication.
• Final Exam will consist of practical and theoretical
content consistent with curricular activities during the
semester.
• Attendance and completion of the final exam is
mandatory for credit completion.
LATE OR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS
• Students are expected to submit assignments
by the agreed-upon due dates.
• It is important that all summative assessment
tasks be completed so that there is sufficient
evidence of achievement of the overall
expectations for a credit to be granted.
• missed due dates will result in action on
behalf of the school to collect the missing
evidence at the earliest opportunity
• All final summative tasks must be completed
before a credit is granted.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Health and Safety are of Paramount importance in
technological education programs
• 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.
• Workplace and classroom practice and the learning
environment should comply with relevant municipal,
provincial, or federal health and safety legislation.
• Safety Glasses are required at all times during shop activities