CLARKSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Course Code: TTJ2O0 Course Name: TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
Material Required: None
In-class text book
Course Description
This course introduces students to the service and maintenance of vehicles, aircraft,
and/or watercraft. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the
construction and operation of vehicle/craft systems and learn maintenance and repair
techniques. Student projects may include the construction of a self-propelled vehicle
or craft, engine service, tire/wheel service, electrical/battery service, and proper body
care. Students will develop an awareness to related environment and social issues,
and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the
transportation industry.
Overall Course Expectations
Transportation technology fundamentals
A1. explain how engines work to produce power, and identify the function and explain the maintenance requirements of the cooling,
lubrication, and fuel systems;
A3. Identify and describe the major systems and components of vehicles, aircraft, and /or watercraft;
A4. demonstrate an understanding of the technical and mathematical know ledge and skills required to properly maintain and repair
vehicles, and/or watercraft.
Transportation technology skills
B2. Demonstrate the safe and correct use of a variety of maintenance and repair techniques for servicing power train components;
B4. Follow correct procedures for the preventative maintenance and care of vehicle, aircraft, and/or watercraft.
Technology , the environment, and society
C1 demonstrate an understanding of ways in which various aspects of the transportation industry affect the environment and ways in
which harmful effects can be remedied or reduced;
C2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between various aspects of the transportation industry and society
.
Professional practice and career opportunities
D1. Demonstrate and understanding of and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and standards in transportation
technology;
D2. Identify career opportunities in the transportation industry and the education and training required for them .
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN INCLUDING CATEGORIES AND WEIGHTINGS.
Formative assessments are learning practices that provide important feedback to student progress.
Summative assessments form the foundation for final mark allocation at the end of a unit, term and exam.
Course Weighting for the Term:
70%
Knowledge and Understanding: 15%
Thinking:
15%
Application:
25%
Communication:
15%
Course Weighting for the Final Evaluation: 30%
Culminating Task:
20%
Written Final Evaluation:
10 %
Unit Breakdown
Unit # 1 Transportation Technology shop and Equipment safety
 A4.4 Use appropriate terminology foe tools and equipment used in connects
with vehicles.
 B2.1 Use tools required for basic service tasks correctly and maintain the
tools in good conditions.
 D1.1 Identify and explain the importance of legislation and regulations related
to procedures and operation used in transportation technology facilities.
 D1.2 Demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work
environment.
 D1.3 Use protective clothing and equipment.
 D2.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for
success in the transportation industry.
Unit # 2 Measurements and mathematics
 A4.3 Apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles and terms
and symbols
 A4.5 correctly interpret drawings that depict systems components of vehicle
and/or craft.
Unit # 3 The Automobile
 A3.5.identify and describe major body parts.
 B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g.,
engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly.
 C2.1 research and report on the development of improved safety features in
transportation
Technology.
Summative Assessments

Tools and equipments
Identification care and
maintenance – App, Kno &
Comm

Correct and safe use of tools and
equipments – App, Kno &
Comm

Unit safety test – Kno & Thi

Wheel and tire specification and
service - App, Kno & Comm

Wheel rotation – App, Kno &
Comm

Patch Tire –App, Kno & comm.

Wheel balancing – App, Kno &
Comm

Unit test – Kno Thi

Identify major body parts – App,
Kno and Comm

Correct and safe use of
Automobile hoist - App, Kno
and Comm

Research assignment on recent
safety features – Thi and Comm

Unit test – Kno and Thi
Unit #4 Lubrication System
 A1.4 identify the function and describe the construction and maintenance
requirements of an
engine lubrication system.
 A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to
find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
 A4.3 apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures,
and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles
and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial
units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa],
gallons to litres; calculate
antifreeze-to-water ratio).
 C1.1 research and report on ways in which the transportation industry affects
the environment and on efforts being made to remedy or reduce harmful
effects (e.g., improved production methods, automotive parts recycling),
including ways of disposing of waste products (e.g., used oil,
used batteries, used paint/thinners).
 D1.2 demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work
environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste,
keeping
areas clean and clear.

Identify the major parts and their
function of the lubrication system
– App, Kno and Comm

Engine oil types, specification
and viscosity – Kno and Thi

Bearings and grease – Kno and
thi

Change oil and filter- App, Kno
and comm.

Chassis lubrication, i.e. ball
joints, door hinges – App, Kno
and Comm

Change transmission filter and
fluid – App, Kno and Comm

Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 5 Cooling System
 A1.3 Identify the function and describe the liquid or air pathways and
maintenance requirements of various engine cooling systems.
 A4.1 Use appropriate resources( e.g. shop manuals, online information) to
find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of vehicles.
 A4.2 report on work in progress (e.g., complete a work order, parts list,
and/or journal) using
appropriate documentation;
 A4.3 Apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures,
and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles
and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial
units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa],
gallons to litres; calculate antifreeze-to-water ratio);
 A4.5 Correctly interpret drawings that depict system components of vehicles
and/or craft (e.g., illustrations in parts lists exploded views, technical
drawings).
 B4.2 Use proper procedures for winterizing and/or storing vehicles and/or
craft (e.g., test antifreeze, drain or stabilize fuel, take rust prevention
measures).
 C1.3 Describe the environmental impact of various modes of transportation
(e.g., tail-pipe emissions, noise pollution, water contamination and habitat
degradation, bird and animal strikes).
 D1.2 Demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work
environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste,
keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions).
Unit # 6 The Brake System
 A3.3 Identify and describe the function of various types of brake systems
and their components (e.g., systems: mechanical, hydraulic, electric,
pneumatic; components: emergency cable, wheel cylinder, magnet, brake
chamber).
 A4.1 Use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to
find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
 A4.5 correctly interpret drawings that depict system components of vehicles
and/or craft (e.g., illustrations in parts lists, exploded views, technical
drawings).
 B1.3 Apply relevant technological concepts (e.g., concepts related to
materials, power and energy, mechanisms) appropriately as they work

Identify the major parts of the
cooling system- App, Kno and
Comm

Basic cooling system service and
maintenance( drain and fill the
radiator) App, Kno and Comm

Remove and replace the
thermostat – App, Kno and
Comm

Remove and replace e radiator
hose – App, Kno and Comm
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Unit test – Kno and Thi

Research assignment – Ontario
Drive Clean Program – Thi and
Comm

Identify the major parts of the
brake system and their functionsApp and Comm

Research brake safety
improvements in recent years –
Thi and Comm

Disc brake service and
maintenance - App, Kno and
Comm

Drum brake service and
through problem-solving processes related to vehicles or craft.
B2.5 demonstrate the safe and correct use of various fabrication and repair
techniques (e.g., cutting threads, heating, soldering, welding).
 B3.1 Locate and identify the major components of steering/control,
suspension, brake, electrical, and body systems when performing basic
service
on a vehicle or craft.
 B3.3 service steering/control, suspension, brake, electrical, and body system
components (e.g., lubricate body hinges [on doors, hood, trunk or hatch],
balance tires, check brake fluid level, check vehicle height, charge a
discharged battery) safely and correctly.
 C2.1 research and report on the development of improved safety features in
transportation
technology (e.g., airbags, anti-lock brakes).
Unit # 7 Electrical System
 A3.4 identify and describe the function of the electrical system and its
components (e.g., battery, fuses, starter).
 A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to
find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
 B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g.,
engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly.
maintenance- App, Kno and
Comm

Unit # 8 Engine Fundamentals
 A1.1 identify the function and describe the construction and operation of the
major parts of an engine (e.g., piston, crankshaft, connecting rod, camshaft).
 A1.2 explain how power is produced in the course of an engine cycle (e.g.,
four-stroke cycle, two-stroke cycle, rotary cycle).
 A1.5 identify the function and describe the construction and maintenance
requirements of an engine fuel system.
 A4.1 use appropriate resources (e.g., shop manuals, online information) to
find information as required for basic maintenance and repair of
vehicles and/or craft.
 A4.3 apply appropriate mathematical and/or scientific principles, procedures,
and terms and symbols when conducting and/or reporting on work on vehicles
and/or craft (e.g., convert measures from US customary/British imperial
units to metric units – pounds per square inch [PSI] to kilopascals [kPa],
gallons to litres; calculate
antifreeze-to-water ratio).
 B2.3 perform basic maintenance procedures related to powertrains (e.g.,
engine oil change, basic vehicle/craft inspection, blade or cuttingtool
sharpening) safely and correctly.
 B2.6 perform basic engine repair, demonstrating understanding of the
function and operation of engine components (e.g., dismantle and reassemble
a small engine safely and correctly, making necessary repairs in the
process).
 C1.1 research and report on ways in which the transportation industry affects
the environment and on efforts being made to remedy or reduce harmful
effects (e.g., improved production methods, automotive parts recycling),
including ways of disposing of waste products (e.g., used oil,
used batteries, used paint/thinners).
 C1.3 describe the environmental impact of various modes of transportation
(e.g., tail-pipe emissions, noise pollution, water contamination and habitat
degradation, bird and animal strikes).
 D1.2 demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work
environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, proper disposal of waste,
keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions.

Machine disc and drum – App,
Kno and Comm

Bleed the brake system – App,
Kno and Comm

Unit Test – Kno and Thi

Identify the major electrical
system and their purpose – App,
Kno and comm.

Service, maintain, remove and
replace car battery – App, Kno
and Comm

Remove and replace head light,
parking and brake light – App,
Kno and Comm


Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Identify the function of the parts
of the engine and types of engine
– App and comm.

Basic engine e.g. service/tune-up,
removal/install spark plugs and
wire- App, Kno and Comm

Use of diagnostic tool, OBDII
reader – App, Kno and Comm

Research assignment on Hybrid
vehicle - Comm, Kno and Thi
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Unit Test – Kno and Thi
Unit # 9 Careers in the Transportation Sector
 D2.1 identify various sectors and occupational areas within the transportation
industry (e.g., sectors: air, sea, rail, road; occupational areas: manufacture
of vehicles and/or craft, sales, service);
 D2.2 identify a variety of career opportunities in the transportation industry
(e.g., apprenticeship/ trade, parts retail, business ownership) and describe
the secondary school pathways (i.e., selection of courses, programs, and
experiential learning opportunities) that would provide the best preparation
for these careers.
 D2.3 identify groups and programs that are available to support students who
are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the transportation
industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups,
specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry
associations).
 D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for
success in the transportation industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills
Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability);
 D2.6 develop and/or select pieces of work and other materials that provide
evidence of their skills and achievements in transportation technology, for
inclusion in a portfolio (e.g., work logs,
skills checklist, sketches, photographs of projects).

Research assignment on careers
in the Transportation Technology
sector in the computer lab – Kno
and Thi

Presentation in-class on research
assignment – Kno, Thi and
Comm

Culminating Task – Thi and
comm.

Culminating Task – App

Final Written evaluation – Kno,
Kno and Comm
LEARNING SKILLS Learning Skills will be reported on the student’s report card. The following chart indicates the
skills and look-for for each student.
WORKS
INDEPENDENTLY
The student:
 accomplishes tasks
independently
 accepts
responsibility for
accomplishing tasks
 follows instructions
 regularly completes
assignments on time
and with care
 uses time effectively
TEAMWORK
ORGANIZATION
The student:
 works willingly and
cooperatively with
others
 listens attentively,
without interrupting
 takes responsibility
for his/her share of
the work to be done
 helps to motivate
others, encouraging
them to participate
 shows respect for the
ideas and opinions
of others
The student:
 organizes work when
faced with a number
of tasks
 devises and follows a
coherent plan to
complete a task
 demonstrates ability
to organize and
manage information
 follows an effective
process for inquiry
and research
WORK
HABITS/HOMEWORK
The student:
 completes homework on
time and with care
 follows directions
 shows attention to detail
 perseveres with complex
projects that require
sustained effort
 applies effective study
practices
INITIATIVE
SELFREGULATION
The student:
 seeks out new
opportunities for
learning
 seeks necessary
and additional
information
 requires little
prompting to
complete a task,
 approaches new
learning situations
with confidence
and a positive
attitude
 seeks assistance
when needed
The student:
 sets individual
goals and monitors
own progress
 seeks clarification
or assistance when
needed
 reflects and
assesses critically
own strengths,
needs and interests
 perseveres and
makes an effort
when responding
to challenges
Additional Information:
Throughout This course, there will be a variety of formative assessment.
Clarkson S.S. Assessment & Evaluation Policy
CHEATING:
Students are expected to demonstrate HONESTY and integrity and submit assessments that are reflective of their own work.
Cheating is defined as completing an assessment in a dishonest way through improper access to the answers. Examples include, but
are not limited to; using another student’s work as your own, using an unauthorized reference sheet during an assessment, receiving
/ sending an electronic message to another student with test questions / answers, etc.
In order to ensure that all assessments are free from cheating,
Students will:
 review school policy with regards to academic honesty
 submit their own work for evaluation to show evidence of skill and knowledge
 use only teacher approved materials during an evaluation
 demonstrate the qualities of good character and good intention (honesty, caring, respectful, responsibility,) when
preparing evidence of their learning.
If a student cheats on an assessment,
Students may be:
 required to complete an alternate evaluation under direct supervision in a timely manner
 required to write a reflective piece which demonstrates an understanding of the character attribute of honesty.
 assigned a mark deduction
 referred to a vice-principal
 assigned a zero.
Plagiarism:
Students are expected to demonstrate HONESTY and use proper citations and referencing when completing assessments.
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the
representation of them as one's own original work. Examples include, but are not limited to; copying another’s project (portions or
whole) and paraphrasing parts of a book or article without reference or citation.
In order to ensure that all assessments are free from plagiarism,
Students will:
 Be required to complete a workshop in correct documentation
 produce their own work
 give credit through appropriate citations and referencing when quoting or paraphrasing the work of others
 be diligent in maintaining and protecting their own work
 seek clarification or assistance from teachers or other available resources
If an assessment is plagiarized,
Students may be:
 required to rewrite or resubmit all or parts of the assignment
 referred for remedial lessons on proper citation and references
 required to do a reflection on the character attribute of honesty
 referred to a vice-principal
 required to sign a contract with the administration and teacher about commitment to academic honesty
 assigned a zero.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS – assignments submitted after the due date and before the absolute deadline.
Students are expected to demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY and submit all assessments by the established due date. Students are
responsible for providing evidence of their achievement of the overall course expectations within the time frame specified by the
teacher and in a form approved by the teacher. There are consequences for not completing assignments for evaluation or for
submitting those assignments late.
In order to ensure that all evaluations are submitted by the established due date,
Students will:
 record due dates in personal organizers
 consider other commitments including co-curricular activities in planning assignment completion
 negotiate alternate due date well before due date, not last minute (a minimum of 24 hours in advance or at teachers
discretion)
 find out what they missed during absences

use school support systems (i.e. special education, counselors, extra help, …)
If an evaluation is submitted after the due date
Students :
 must notify the teacher and explain why the assignment was not submitted on the due date – in grades 9 & 10 a note
from a parent/guardian may be required
 marks may be deducted for late assignments
 may be required to complete the assignment with supervision
 may be referred to a school based support team or a vice-principal
 may be placed on a contract for assignment completion
MISSED ASSIGNMENTS – assignments either not submitted or submitted after the absolute deadline
Excerpt from Policy 14.
In order to ensure that all evaluations are submitted,
Students will:
 be responsible for meeting and knowing absolute deadlines for missed assignments
 use personal organizers to manage time and meet deadlines
 be responsible for maintaining on- going communication with their teacher

take responsibility for missed work during all absences
.
If an evaluation is submitted after the absolute deadline,
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Students:
must notify the teacher and explain why the assignment was not submitted
students may be asked to provide a note from a parent/guardian
may be required to complete the assignment or an alternate assignment under supervision
may be referred to a school based support team or a vice-principal
may be placed on a contract for assignment completion
may be involved in an action plan to complete the required assignment within a given time frame
may be assigned a zero.
Course Code: ______________________ Course Name: ____________________________
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Student Signature
Date