MEC2100 Power Assist Accessories

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students identify and explain the function of components and parts of power assist accessories.
Prerequisite: MEC1110: Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Parameters: Access to a multimeter, power assist accessories and related resources. Note: Customer work must be checked by certified technician.
Supporting courses: MEC1090: Electrical Fundamentals

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate safe work practices when working on power assist accessories
- 1.1 demonstrate established laboratory safety procedures
- 1.2 demonstrate practices that prevent damage to components
2 list components and state functions of power assist accessories
- 2.1 describe the types and basic functions of power assist accessories found on vehicles
- 2.2 compare power assist accessories to the mechanical systems they have replaced
- 2.3 evaluate current power assist accessories as a means of forecasting types of power assist accessories that may be used in future vehicles
3 describe and check major components, of power assist accessories
- 3.1 list the parts of selected power assist accessories
- 3.2 describe the function of the major parts of selected power assist accessories
- 3.3 trace the power path of selected power assist accessories
4 service and repair power assist accessories
- 4.1 demonstrate how to use shop manuals to diagnose power assist accessory faults specific to power assist accessories
- 4.2 identify problems and faults in power assist accessories systems
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities