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Mechanics

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

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.