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Complete Sections Solutions Manual
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are included (Section 1 to 9)
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Section 1: Automotive Technology.................................................................................. 1-1
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Section 2: Engines. ........................................................................................................... 2-1
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Section 3: Electricity ........................................................................................................ 3-1
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Section 4: Engine Performance ........................................................................................ 4-1
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Section 5: Manual Transmissions and Transaxles ............................................................ 5-1
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Section 6: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles ....................................................... 6-1
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Section 7: Suspension and Steering Systems ................................................................... 7-1
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Section 8: Brakes.............................................................................................................. 8-1
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Section 9: Passenger Comfort .......................................................................................... 9-1
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Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW k
This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the changes that are occurring.
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Professional service provided by a properly trained technician is critical because of the technology
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used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what it takes to be a professional
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technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job classifications, and the various
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automotive education programs that are available in Canada. Automotive Service Technician
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Interprovincial Standards and ASE certification requirements are also provided.
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• Describe the reasons why today’s automotive industry is considered a global industry.
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• Explain how computer technology has changed the way vehicles are built and serviced.
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• Explain why the need for qualified automotive technicians is increasing.
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• Describe the major types of businesses that employ automotive technicians.
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• List some of the many job opportunities available to people with a background in automotive
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technology.
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• Describe the different ways a student can gain work experience while attending classes.
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• Describe the requirements for Red Seal certification of automotive technicians.
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I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles k k
A. The Importance of Automotive Technicians
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B. The Need for Quality Service
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C. The Need for Ongoing Service
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1. Warranties
2. Increased Vehicle Age k k
Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunities this
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need presents to a qualified technician.
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1. Dealerships
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3. Franchise Repair Shop k k
4. Store-Associated Shops k
5. Fleet Service and Maintenance k k k
Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of automotive service.
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II. Job Classifications
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A. Service Technician k
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Shop Foreman k
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Service Adviser k
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Service Manager k
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Service Director k
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Parts Counterperson k
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Parts Manager k
Hint: Discuss the various automotive shop positions and how they each relate to the
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technicians. k
III. Related Career Opportunities k k
A. Parts Distribution k
B. Marketing and Sales k k
C. Other Opportunities k
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1. Job Shadowing Program k k
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3. Cooperative Education k
4. Part-Time Employment k
B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program k k k
C. The Need for Continuous Learning k k k k
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Hint: Introduce the various programs in your area that are available to students.
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WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AND
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STUMBLING BLOCKS?
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• Without experience, students will struggle with understanding how an automotive shop functions.
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• Possibly have a shop owner visit the class or arrange to take the students to observe a shop
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during operating hours.
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• To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students as the shop
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foreman or service writer and have them arrange the “workload” for the day’s shop activities.
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• Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a reference for these
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assignments. Refer to pages 8-12 of Chapter 1 for reference.
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SHOP ACTIVITIES AND CASE STUDIES
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Here are some activities you can review in-class as a group, or ask students to complete individually or in
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pairs:
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1. Research a vehicle of your choice. Visit the manufacturer or dealership website. Make a list of all
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of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are unsure of system,
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include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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