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In this course, learners interested in developing skills in automotive service and repair must understand the basic principles of the internal combustion engine, including the function and interaction of its components and how they contribute to overall vehicle operation. They will continue to build their knowledge of the automotive profession, including safety practices, tools and equipment, and the use of materials and consumables. In addition, learners will study procedures for servicing, repairing, and replacing engines and their components. They will also apply mathematical concepts used in the automotive trade, such as measurements, conversions, and calculations related to components and systems.
This course focuses on the following units in the Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 technical training:
The learning outcomes in this course may not follow a fixed sequence, as they are organized to align with Apprenticeship Manitoba standards. Only the outcomes relevant to this course are included. A complete list of learning outcomes can be found in the primary learning outcomes resource.
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With teacher guidance, learners can achieve the following learning outcomes.
AUT-11A-A2 Identify, describe, and demonstrate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and standards in the workplace.
AUT-11A-A2-1 Identify various personal protective equipment (PPE), including
AUT-11A-A2-2 Describe various personal protective equipment (PPE), including
AUT-11A-A2-3 Demonstrate how to use the required personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring
AUT-11A-A5 Identify and describe injury prevention.
AUT-11A-A5-1 Identify, describe, and demonstrate the SAFE acronym.
AUT-11A-A5-12 Demonstrate knowledge of the locations of various fire emergency safety equipment and evacuation safety measures, including
AUT-11A-A6 Identify and describe injury response.
AUT-11A-A6-1 Describe how to manage a scene when responding to an injury, such as by
AUT-11A-A6-2 Describe how to report an injury, including reporting the injury to
AUT-11A-A6-3 Demonstrate knowledge of the locations of emergency safety equipment, including
AUT-11A-B1 Describe the structure and scope of the automotive service technician trade.
AUT-11A-B1-1 Describe opportunities and future career paths in the trade, including
AUT-11A-B2 Describe the levels of workplace competency.
AUT-11A-B2-1 Describe job competencies workers and learners need to know related to workplace culture, including
AUT-11A-B2-2 Describe the social competencies workers and learners need to know related to workplace culture, including
AUT-11A-C1 Describe and demonstrate techniques for effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
AUT-11A-C1-1 Describe how to communicate clearly and respectfully with various people at school and/or work, using both words and body language.
AUT-11A-C1-2 Demonstrate how to communicate clearly and respectfully with various people at school and/or work, using both words and body language.
AUT-11A-C2 Identify workplace behaviours and communication that constitute bullying, as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act and jurisdictional human rights laws.
AUT-11A-C2-1 Identify what respectful workplace values look like and what kinds of behaviour are considered bullying, harassment, or discrimination under Canadian law.
AUT-11A-C3 Demonstrate effective communication skills, and practise active listening and response.
AUT-11A-C3-1 Demonstrate effective communication and active listening, including
AUT-11A-C6 Identify types of trade-related documents and describe their applications.
AUT-11A-C6-1 Identify various documents used in trade, including
AUT-11A-C6-2 Describe various documents used in trade, including
AUT-11A-C7 Describe the procedures used to prepare and/or complete trade-related documents.
AUT-11A-C7-1 Describe the procedures used to prepare and/or complete trade-related documents, such as
AUT-11A-C8 Describe the importance of communicating job requirements.
AUT-11A-C8-1 Describe the importance of clearly defining what a job entails so that each team member understands exactly what is expected of them.
AUT-11A-D1 Use mathematical properties to solve problems involving whole, fractional, decimal, and percentage numbers, with an emphasis on trade-related problems.
AUT-11A-D1-1 Demonstrate how to solve math problems with both positive and negative numbers, indicating how the signs (+ or –) affect the answer, when
AUT-11A-D1-2 Identify various types of fractions, including
AUT-11A-D1-3 Describe various types of fractions, including
AUT-11A-D1-4 Demonstrate how to add and subtract fractions.
AUT-11A-D1-5 Demonstrate how to multiply, divide, simplify (reduce), and expand fractions.
AUT-11A-D1-6 Demonstrate how to change a fraction into a decimal and a decimal into a fraction.
AUT-11A-D1-7 Demonstrate how to calculate percentages in trade situations, such as
AUT-11A-D2 Demonstrate how to communicate measurements.
AUT-11A-D2-1 Demonstrate how to measure.
AUT-11A-D2-2 Demonstrate how to measure, using both metric and customary (imperial) measurement systems, such as when
AUT-11A-D2-3 Demonstrate how to provide measurements, including how much the measurements can vary (e.g., torque specs).
AUT-11A-D3 Calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of simple and complex shapes, using both metric and customary units of measurement.
AUT-11A-D3-1 Demonstrate how to calculate various circumference and area, including
AUT-11A-D3-2 Demonstrate how to calculate various areas, including
AUT-11A-D3-3 Demonstrate how to calculate various volumes, including
AUT-11A-D4 Solve problems using ratio and proportion.
AUT-11A-D4-1 Demonstrate how to use ratios and proportions to solve problems, including
AUT-11A-E1 Identify, describe, and demonstrate an understanding of terminology associated with tools and equipment.
AUT-11A-E1-1 Identify key terms and names of various tools and equipment.
AUT-11A-E1-2 Describe the names and purposes of various tools and equipment.
AUT-11A-E1-3 Demonstrate an understanding of the names and purposes of various tools and equipment.
AUT-11A-E2 Identify the various hazards associated with tools and equipment, and describe and demonstrate the related safe work practices.
AUT-11A-E2-1 Identify various hazards of tools and equipment, including
AUT-11A-E2-2 Describe safe work practices for various tools and equipment, including
AUT-11A-E2-3 Demonstrate safe work practices related to tools and equipment.
AUT-11A-F1 Share and discuss Indigenous perspectives and environmental impacts.
AUT-11A-F1-1 Share and discuss an Indigenous perspective on material selection, emphasizing sustainability, respect for natural resources, and cultural significance, such as
AUT-11A-F1-2 Share and discuss the environmental impact of selecting and disposing of various materials.
AUT-11A-F2 Identify the various hazards associated with consumables and materials, and describe and demonstrate the related safe work practices.
AUT-11A-F2-1 Identify various hazards of consumables and materials, including
AUT-11A-F2-2 Describe safe work practices for various consumables and materials, including
AUT-11A-F2-3 Demonstrate safe work practices related to consumables and materials.
AUT-11A-F3 Identify and describe organizing materials, including their characteristics, applications, and procedures.
AUT-11A-F3-1 Identify various materials and consumables.
AUT-11A-F3-2 Describe various materials and consumables, including
AUT-11A-F3-3 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use various types of materials and consumables.
AUT-11A-H1 Identify, define, and demonstrate an understanding of terminology associated with engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H1-1 Identify key terms and names of various engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H1-2 Describe the names and purposes of various engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H1-3 Demonstrate an understanding of the names and purposes of various engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H2 Identify the various hazards associated with engine systems, and describe and demonstrate the related safe work practices.
AUT-11A-H2-1 Identify various engine system hazards and describe the safe work practices for each of the following:
AUT-11A-H2-2 Demonstrate safe work practices related to engine systems.
AUT-11A-H3 Identify tools and equipment related to engine fundamentals, and describe their applications and procedures for use.
AUT-11A-H3-1 Identify various tools and equipment used for engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H3-2 Describe various tools and equipment used for engine fundamentals, including
AUT-11A-H3-3 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use various tools and equipment for engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H6 Describe internal combustion principles.
AUT-11A-H6-1 Describe various principles of internal combustion for different engines, including
AUT-11A-H7 Describe types of engine classifications, configurations, and their construction.
AUT-11A-H7-1 Describe the various types of classification and construction of different engines, including
AUT-11A-H7-2 Describe the various types of classification and construction of different engines, including
AUT-11A-H7-3 Describe the various types of configuration and construction of different engines, including
AUT-11A-H7-4 Describe the various types of configuration and construction of different engines, including
AUT-11A-H8 Identify and describe types of valvetrain configurations and their construction.
AUT-11A-H8-1 Identify the various configurations and construction of different valvetrains, including
AUT-11A-H8-2 Describe the various configurations and construction of different valvetrains, including
AUT-11A-H9 Identify engine components, and describe their design, purpose, and operation.
AUT-11A-H9-1 Identify various engine components, including
AUT-11A-H9-2 Describe various engine components, including
AUT-11A-H9-3 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use procedures for repairing or replacing various engine components.
AUT-11A-H10 Identify types of fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants, and describe their applications and procedures in relation to engine fundamentals.
AUT-11A-H10-1 Identify various engine fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants, such as
AUT-11A-H10-2 Describe various engine fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants, including
AUT-11A-H10-3 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use procedures for repairing or replacing various fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants.
AUT-11A-H11 Calculate engine displacement, compression ratios, horsepower, area, and volume.
AUT-11A-H11-1 Demonstrate the calculations of various engine parameters, including
AUT-11A-H12 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use procedures for repairing various engine systems.
AUT-11A-H12-1 Demonstrate how to safely and properly use procedures for repairing various engine systems.
Curriculum implementation resources will include supplementary documents to support implementation. This section and the support documents will continue to be updated, so you are encouraged to visit the site regularly.
