MEC3100 Safety Systems
Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students describe how safety systems can be tested, diagnosed, replaced or repaired.
- Prerequisite
- MEC2100: Power Assist Accessories
- Parameters
- Access to related resources and vehicles with safety systems. Note: Customer work must be checked by a certified technician.
- Supporting courses
- MEC2090: Electrical Components
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate established safety and care procedures while working with safety systems
1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow established safety rules when working on safety systems
1.2 demonstrate the use of safety procedures and precautions necessary to avoid damage to vehicle safety systems
2 list and compare safety systems that protect vehicle occupants
2.1 describe vehicle safety systems and indicate the types of systems and dates when various systems were introduced
2.2 explain the effect various safety systems have had in reducing fatalities
2.3 identify and describe which safety systems are most effective in terms of saving human lives, cost of manufacture and ease of use
3 diagnose and service vehicle safety systems
3.1 identify safety systems in selected vehicles
3.2 list the parts of these safety systems
3.3 describe the function of these safety systems
3.4 diagnose the condition and any problems found on safety systems
3.5 replace parts or make repairs to malfunctioning parts of safety systems
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
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