Mechanics
TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation · 63 one-credit courses
Students research, design, build and test a model of a transportation vehicle, using a simple power source, common materials and tools.
Students develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the safe use of specialty hand tools, measuring tools and fasteners.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to care for and service a motor vehicle.
Students investigate and describe operating principles, construction and applications of engines.
Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of electricity.
Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Students identify and describe the operating principles and applications of mechanisms used to transmit and control mechanical energy.
Students develop a basic knowledge of ride and control systems associated with vehicles.
Students identify the types of materials and components used in vehicle construction.
Students perform metal heating and cutting operations safely using oxyacetylene equipment, and perform non-structural welding using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment.
Students repair and re-form damaged metal panels.
Students assess the state of a painted surface and use appropriate restoration procedures.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop the skills required to restore and enhance the exterior finishes of a vehicle.
Students perform the basic service requirements necessary to ensure adequate maintenance of a motor vehicle.
Students diagnose, maintain and service the lubrication and cooling systems of a typical four-cycle gasoline engine.
Students diagnose, maintain and service the fuel and exhaust system of a typical four-cycle gasoline engine.
Students determine alternative fuels used to power motor vehicles.
Students identify the basic components and parts of ignition systems used on internal combustion engines, and service and repair an ignition system.
Students describe the importance of controlling emissions and the technology applied to vehicles to meet prescribed standards.
Students identify and describe the basic use and testing of the electrical components of a typical motor vehicle.
Students identify and explain the function of components and parts of power assist accessories.
Students develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to diagnose, service and maintain a braking system according to accepted trade practices.
Students develop a basic knowledge of hydraulic components, applications and servicing techniques.
Students identify the purpose, describe the operation and perform the servicing of a vehicle drive line.
Students perform inspection service and repair procedures on manual transmissions, transaxles and clutch assemblies.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to service and maintain vehicle suspension systems.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to maintain a steering system.
Students analyze and repair metal damage.
Students demonstrate the removal and repair of trim parts, with an emphasis on removal and installation without damage.
Students perform advanced surface preparations.
Students demonstrate metal surface refinishing procedures.
Students determine and use the appropriate materials, tools and processes for minor surface repairs.
Students search for and use the appropriate products and techniques to maintain vehicle interior surface materials.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.
Students develop the skills required to make an informed purchase or sale of a vehicle.
Students demonstrate the procedures used by the vehicle repair industry to estimate the cost of a repair and the market value of a vehicle.
Students learn to diagnose the condition of an engine for worn or damaged parts and/or improper adjustments.
Students diagnose, service and repair engine, fuel, ignition, charging and starting systems.
Students remove and install an engine in a chassis.
Students determine the need for service and perform the required service on the cylinder head and related components of an engine.
Students determine the need for service and perform service on a cylinder block assembly and related components of an engine.
Students describe why vehicle manufacturers continue to build the crank-piston internal combustion gasoline engine. Students also identify and describe future engine designs.
Students provide an overview of the applications of computer management systems used in modern vehicles.
Students describe how safety systems can be tested, diagnosed, replaced or repaired.
Students expand their knowledge of the purpose, operation and servicing of standard heating and air conditioning systems.
Students further develop their knowledge of the purpose, operation, service and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power assist devices.
Students develop knowledge of automatic transmissions and transaxles and skills in diagnosing and executing minor automatic transmission and transaxle repair requirements.
Students perform overhauls on clutch, transmission and differential assemblies.
Students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for repairing and aligning various vehicle steering systems.
Students apply knowledge in estimating, including paying close attention to detail in determining the cost of a repair.
Students identify and examine physical damage caused by collisions and learn cost estimating procedures.
Students examine the methods used to complete a repair involving removing, replacing and aligning body parts.
Students examine methods used to complete a collision repair involving unibody parts replacement and frame correction.
Students demonstrate finishing skills and techniques related to the preparation and application of metallic paints.
Students determine the types of plastic and fibreglass materials required for repairs and perform appropriate repair procedures.
Students demonstrate knowledge, skills and practice related to vehicle glass installation and adjustment.
Students demonstrate knowledge and skills of advanced finishing techniques, including custom painting, mixing, tinting, colour and texture matching.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.