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Michel Melkert, Fanshaw College
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Complete Sections Solutions Manual
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are 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:
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Section 4:
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Section 5:
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Section 6:
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Section 7:
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Section 8:
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Section 9:
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CHAPTER 1 WQ




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW WQ



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use of the technology used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what
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es, job classifications, and the various automotive education programs that are available
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WQin Canada. Automotive Service Technician Interprovincial Standards and ASE certificat
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LEARNING OUTCOMES WQ



• 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
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automotive 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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INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS WQ WQ WQ WQ



I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles WQ WQ


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
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Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunit
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ies this need presents to a qualified technician.
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D. Career Opportunities WQ


1. Dealerships
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5. Fleet Service and Maintenance WQ WQ WQ


Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of automotive service.
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II. Job Classifications
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e technicians.
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III. Related Career Opportunities
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IV. Training for a Career in Automotive Service
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A. Student Work Experience WQ WQ


1. Job Shadowing Program WQ WQ


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4. Part-Time Employment WQ


B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program
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C. The Need for Continuous Learning
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V. ASE Certification WQ


Hint: Introduce the various programs in your area that are available to students.
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WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS A
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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
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a shop during operating hours.
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• To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students a
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s the shop foreman or service writer and have them arrange the “workload” for the day
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’s shop activities.
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• Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a referen
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ce 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
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list of all of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are
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unsure of system, include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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