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Instructor’s Manual cm




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Michel Melkert, Fanshaw College
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Complete Sections Solutions Manual a
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re included (Section 1 to 9)
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** Immediate Download
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** Swift Response
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** All Chapters included
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, Table of Contents
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Section 1:
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Section 2:
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Section 3:
cm Electricity ....................................................................................................... 3-1
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Section 4:
cm Engine Performance ...................................................................................... 4-1
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Section 5:
cm cmManual Transmissions and Transaxles......................................................... 5-1
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Section 6:
cm cmAutomatic Transmissions and Transaxles .................................................... 6-1
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Section 7:
cm Suspension and Steering Systems ................................................................ 7-1
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Section 8:
cm Brakes ............................................................................................................ 8-1
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Section 9:
cm Passenger Comfort ........................................................................................ 9-1
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CHAPTER 1 cm




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW cm



This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the changes that are occu
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rring. Professional service provided by a properly trained technician is critical because of the
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mtechnology used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what it takes to be
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a professional technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job classification
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s, and the various automotive education programs that are available in Canada. Automotive
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mService Technician Interprovincial Standards and ASE certification requirements are also pr
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ovided.


LEARNING OUTCOMES cm




 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 auto
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motive technology. cm


 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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INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS cm cm cm cm



I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles cm cm


A. The Importance of Automotive Technicians
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B. The Need for Quality Service cm cm cm cm


C. The Need for Ongoing Service cm cm cm cm


1. Warranties
2. Increased Vehicle Age cm cm


Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunities t
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his need presents to a qualified technician.
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D. Career Opportunities cm


1. Dealerships
2. Independent Service Shops cm cm


3. Franchise Repair Shop cm cm


4. Store-Associated Shops cm


5. Fleet Service and Maintenance cm cm cm


Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of automotive service.
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II. Job Classifications
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A. Service Technician cm




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B.
Shop Foreman cm


C.
Service Adviser cm


D.
Service Manager cm


E.
Service Director cm


F.
Parts Counterperson cm


G.
Parts Manager cm


Hint: Discuss the various automotive shop positions and how they each relate to the tec
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hnicians.
III. Related Career Opportunities cm cm


A. Parts Distribution cm


B. Marketing and Sales cm cm


C. Other Opportunities cm


IV. Training for a Career in Automotive Servicecm cm cm cm cm cm


A. Student Work Experience cm cm


1. Job Shadowing Program cm cm


2. Mentoring Program cm


3. Cooperative Education cm


4. Part-Time Employment cm


B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program cm cm cm


C. The Need for Continuous Learning cm cm cm cm


V. ASE Certification cm


Hint: Introduce the various programs in your area that are available to students.
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WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AN
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D 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 sho
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p during operating hours.
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 To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students as th
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e shop foreman or service writer and have them arrange the ―workload‖ for the day’s shop a
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ctivities.
 Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a reference fo
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r these 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-
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class as a group, or ask students to complete individually or in pairs:
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1. Research a vehicle of your choice. Visit the manufacturer or dealership website. Make a list
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of all of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are unsure of s
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ystem, include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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Jack Erjavec, Martin Restoule, Stephen Leroux, Rob Thompson Automotive Technology
Publisher: 2020 ISBN: 9780176796174 Edition: Unknown

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