SHS3 Applied Technology · Semester 1, Week 3

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.6 - Discuss the function and types of catalytic converter
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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. 132

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-based Learning: Guide learners and assist them to identify the position of the catalytic converter in the real exhaust system and discuss the functions and the types of catalytic converter and write it down for class discussion. E.g., Two-way and three-way catalytic converter

Assessment (3.1.1.AS.6). 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