MEC1150 Ride & Control Systems
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop a basic knowledge of ride and control systems associated with vehicles.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a floor jack, safety stands, a suspension/steering system and related resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate the safe use of tools and follow established laboratory procedures
1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow established safety procedures
2 describe the purpose, operation and interdependent nature of ride and control systems
2.1 locate and identify the components that are used to provide:
2.1.1 stopping action
2.1.2 directional control
2.1.3 rolling action
2.1.4 stabilization
2.1.5 cushioning
2.1.6 other actions
2.2 describe methods of directional control on land, sea and air vehicles/crafts
2.3 describe the method of steering used by most wheeled vehicles
2.4 explain the purpose of the parts of a conventional steering system; e.g., steering gear, tie rod end, idler arm, pitman arm and steering knuckle
2.5 list the parts of a steering system that are subject to wearing or bending
2.6 identify and describe the action of the following types of braking systems and possible application:
2.6.1 mechanical
2.6.2 hydraulic
2.6.3 electric
2.6.4 air
2.6.5 other
2.7 explain the difference between the braking action of a disc brake and the breaking action of a drum brake
2.8 determine how tires and tracks vary according to:
2.8.1 road or terrain use
2.8.2 seasonal use
2.8.3 methods of construction
2.9 show how to examine the wear pattern on a tire to determine whether it has been:
2.9.1 overinflated or underinflated
2.9.2 improperly aligned
2.9.3 subject to suspension faults
2.9.4 balanced improperly
3 inspect and service ride and control systems
3.1 check and complete a tire repair
3.2 complete a tire balance
3.3 identify tire wear problems
3.4 inspect and repack wheel bearing
3.5 list and identify the parts of a braking system that are subject to wearing, seizing or leaking
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.