Introduction to Vehicle Technology

Curriculum details

Strand

Automotive Technology (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Introduction to Vehicle Technology (1.2)

Content standard

3.1.2.CS.1 - 3.1.2.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 3.1.2.LO.1 Perform diagnosis and repair on vehicle electrical/electronic systems and analyse air conditioning system and safe motoring .

Indicator

3.1.2.LI.6 - Describe the basic operation of the automotive HVAC system and safe motoring.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 137

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: Group learners to discuss automotive HVAC systems and present group report on the problem. Also, guide learners to discuss the procedure to diagnose and repair air condition system. E.g., Major components, compressor, condenser, receiver-dryer, expansion valve, evaporator
Group work/collaborative learning:
- In a fair mixed ability group assist learners to conduct various investigations/research to gather pieces of information regrading safe motoring
- Assist learners to discuss and identify each of the safety devices on the vehicle for the driver and other road users, highway code and causes of road accidents.

Assessment (3.1.2.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 object
- sketches, video/YouTube
- industrial visit