Course Title: Introduction to Motor Vehicle Mechanics

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objectives

1. Perform safe, professional, and responsible work practices.
2. Carry out competent work activities in bench fitting, identification and use of fasteners, adhesives and sealants.
3. Explain and demonstrate two and four stroke cycle operation of an engine.

Specific Objectives

1. Perform safe, professional, and responsible work practices.
    Explain the use of shop equipment and the hazards associated with it.
    Explain hazards associated with manual lifting and mechanical handling and demonstrate safe procedures.
    Demonstrate safety procedures to all areas at all times and follow workshop rules.
    Demonstrate competency in identifying and safely using proper hand tools for the job.

2. Carry out competent work activities in bench fitting, identification and use of fasteners, adhesives and sealants.
    Identify fastener types and their applications.
    Demonstrate the ability to use automotive measuring instruments, read and interpret their readings.
    Competently use fastener extraction tools.
    Demonstrate competently the use of drilling machines and carry out tap and die thread cutting operations.
    Carry out competent workmanship in bench fitting activities: sawing, filing, chiseling, punching, and fastener torque specifications.
    Demonstrate the proper use of adhesives and sealants.

3. Explain and demonstrate two and four stroke cycle operation of an engine.
    Identify major engine parts, explain design, function, and operation of each.
    Explain and identify various engine configurations.
    Define bore and stroke and demonstrate how to measure piston displacement.
    Explain and demonstrate the two and four-stroke cycle.
    Identify various types of engine lubrication and explain their function.