SHS3 Applied Technology · Semester 1, Week 5
Introduction to Vehicle Technology
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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.3 - Explain basic automotive electronics and engine management systems.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 5
(Week 5 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. 136
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Environmental observation and general discussion: - Using charts, models and videos (YouTube), and real vehicle in the school workshop, engage learners in an inclusive class discussion to explain electronics components in the vehicle. E.g., transistorized and electronic ignition etc. - Discuss the use of OBD scan tools for vehicle diagnosis and present report for discussion. Assessment (3.1.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning. Teaching and Learning Materials: - Chart or real object - sketches, video/YouTube - industrial visit