SHS3 Applied Technology · Semester 1, Week 1

Introduction to Engine Technology

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Curriculum details

Strand
Automotive Technology (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Introduction to Engine Technology (1.1)
Content standard
3.1.1.CS.1 - 3.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge in the working principles of fuel supply system for both spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition(C1) engines as well air intake and exhaust systems 3.1.1.LO.1 Analyse fuel supply, air intake, exhaust, supercharger and turbocharger systems for both spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines
Indicator
3.1.1.LI.2 - Describe the main components of fuel supply for compression ignition(C1) engines
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 131

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work/collaborative:
- Learners brainstorm in fair mixed groups to passionately discuss with respect to others the layout of fuel supply system for diesel engines and present report. E.g., For Compression ignition (C1) engines - Fuel tank, fuel filters, fuel injection pump, injectors, etc.

Assessment (3.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Chart or real objects
- Sketches
- video/YouTube
- industrial visit