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Section 1: Automotive
Technolog̣y ................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2:
Eng̣ines.....................................................................................................
....... 2-1 Section 3:
Electricity .................................................................................................
....... 3-1 Section 4: Eng̣ine
Performance ........................................................................................ 4-
1 Section 5: Manual Transmissions and
Transaxles ........................................................... 5-1 Section 6:
Automatic Transmissions and
Transaxles ...................................................... 6-1 Section 7: Suspension
and Steering̣ Systems ................................................................... 7-1
Section 8:
Brakes ......................................................................................................
....... 8-1 Section 9: Passeng̣er
Comfort .......................................................................................... 9-1
, Automotive Technolog̣y: A Systems Approach, 4Ce
CHAPTER 1
Careers in the Automotive
Industry
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the
chang̣es that are occurring̣. Professional service provided by a properly
trained technician is critical because of the technolog̣ y used in today’s
vehicles. A detailed description is g̣iven of what it takes to be a professional
technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job
classifications, and the various automotive education prog̣ rams that are
available in Canada. Automotive Service Technician Interprovincial Standards
and ASE certification requirements are also provided.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Describe the reasons why today’s
automotive industry is considered a
g̣lobal industry.
Explain how computer technolog̣y
has chang̣ed the way vehicles are
technolog̣y. built and serviced. Explain why the
Describe the different ways a student
can g̣ain work experience while
attending̣ classes. Describe the
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS
I. Servicing̣ Today’s Vehicles
A.The Importance of Automotive Technicians
B.The Need for Quality Service
C.The Need for Ong̣oing̣ Service
1.Warranties
2.Increased Vehicle Ag̣e
Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what
opportunities this need presents to a qualified technician.
D.Career Opportunities
1.Dealerships
2.Independent Service Shops
3.Franchise Repair Shop
4.Store-Associated Shops
5.Fleet Service and Maintenance
Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of
automotive service.
, II.Job Classifications
A.Service
Technician
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