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Instructor’s Manual x@




to accompany x@




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:
x@ Automotive Technology ............................................................................... 1-1
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Section 2:
x@ Engines. ......................................................................................................... 2-1
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Section 3:
x@ Electricity ...................................................................................................... 3-1
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Section 4:
x@ Engine Performance ..................................................................................... 4-1
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Section 5:
x@ x@Manual Transmissions and Transaxles ....................................................... 5-1
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Section 6:
x@ x@Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles .................................................. 6-1
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Section 7:
x@ Suspension and Steering Systems............................................................... 7-1
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Section 8:
x@ Brakes ............................................................................................................ 8-1
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Section 9:
x@ Passenger Comfort ....................................................................................... 9-1
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, Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, 4
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CHAPTER 1 x@




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW x@



This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the changes that are oc
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curring. Professional service provided by a properly trained technician is critical because o
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f the technology used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what it take
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s to be a professional technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job cl
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assifications, and the various automotive education programs that are available in Canada.
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@Automotive Service Technician Interprovincial Standards and ASE certification requiremen
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ts are also provided.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES x@




 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 au
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tomotive technology. x@


 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 x@ x@ x@ x@



I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles x@ x@


A. The Importance of Automotive Technicians
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B. The Need for Quality Servicex@ x@ x@ x@


C. The Need for Ongoing Servicex@ x@ x@ x@


1. Warranties
2. Increased Vehicle Age x@ x@


Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunities
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this need presents to a qualified technician.
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D. Career Opportunities x@


1. Dealerships
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3. Franchise Repair Shop x@ x@


4. Store-Associated Shops x@


5. Fleet Service and Maintenance x@ x@ x@


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




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B.
Shop Foreman x@


C.
Service Adviser x@


D.
Service Manager x@


E.
Service Director x@


F.
Parts Counterperson x@


G.
Parts Manager x@


Hint: Discuss the various automotive shop positions and how they each relate to the t
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echnicians.
III. Related Career Opportunities x@ x@


A. Parts Distribution x@


B. Marketing and Sales x@ x@


C. Other Opportunities x@


IV. Training for a Career in Automotive Service
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A. Student Work Experience x@ x@


1. Job Shadowing Program x@ x@


2. Mentoring Program x@


3. Cooperative Education x@


4. Part-Time Employment x@


B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program x@ x@ x@


C. The Need for Continuous Learning
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V. ASE Certification x@


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 s
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hop during operating hours.
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 To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students as
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the shop foreman or service writer and have them arrange the ―workload‖ for the day’s sh
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op activities.
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 Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a reference
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@for 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 li
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st of all of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are unsure
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of system, include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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