Small Power Equipment Scope
Coordinators: Michael Tew, Brittany Doyle Date of Competition: April 5th 2016, 7:30AM Start
Location: Robert Bateman High School – Burlington, Ontario
PURPOSE OF THE CHALLENGE:
To evaluate each competitor’s skills and knowledge according to industry standards in the areas
of inspection procedures, maintenance, and repair of small engines and recreational vehicles.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO BE TESTED:
Competitors will demonstrate their ability to perform repairs and diagnostics with efficiency and
merit. The challenge will require the competitors to:
1. Complete a Multiple Choice theory exam relating to all aspects of gasoline and
diesel engines (1 hour).
2. Perform an engine disassembly and reassembly (includes measuring of parts to
specifications by using micrometers, plastigauge bearing clearance, calculate bore and stroke,
Clearance volume, and total CID) (4 hours).
3. Identify various hand tools and small engine parts (.25 hours).
4. Have a Cover letter, and Résumé to be used in a mock job interview (1 hour).
Evaluation:
Theory 15% Practical 80% Interview 5%
and tool/part identification will be performed in teams of two.
one (1)hour from starting time. All the competitors will write the test at the same
time.
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operating principles (4 Stroke, 2 Stroke, and Diesel), engine parts, air/ liquid Cooled
engines, fuel systems(Carburetor/Fuel Injection), emissions, and basic electrical
systems (Starting, Charging, Ignition, Lighting Circuits and use of fuses on a circuit, ohms
law, and some diagnostic questions. The practical components will be judged first by a
time limit of fifteen (20) minutes per area, then by completeness and correctness.
Students will be scheduled to complete all activities while their partner will be completing
their engine disassembly and reassembly. All marks will be entered into Markbook . The
person entering the scores will not be a teacher of any of the students competing in the
competition.
5. Complete a small electrical task
Notes:The instructors and competitors should arrive at the competition site at least 15 minutes
before the start time. The competitors will bring with them a pencil and eraser for the
test, appropriate clothing and footwear to allow access to the workshop. This includes
full-length pants; shirts with proper sleeves that are protective but not baggy, safety
glasses and proper foot wear (safety boots if possible). It is recommended that all
competitors do not bring backpacks and expensive MP3 players and Cell phones must
be off and out of site. Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.
All competitors must bring their own safety equipment, hand tools, and measuring
tools (Torque wrenches-inch lbs, feeler gauges, micrometers, and vernier caliper)