Types of tools and their uses
List types of tools
Differentiate between the two types of tools.
Sketch simple hard tools
State the uses of tools
Location and function of engine parts
Locate the position of the engine parts
State the function of engine parts.
Engine e.g piston, crankshaft, carnshaft, connecting rod, crankcase, valves, cylinder head, oil pumps
List the engine parts
Identify the engine parts
Draw engine part
Safety in auto part mechandising shop
Define safety precaution
List safety precaution to be observed in auto parts.
State causes of accident in auto parts merchandising shop.
Enterprise
Identify types of enterprise
Explain them objectives of business
organization
Management
Students should be able to Define management
Explain the functions of management
Explain the purpose of managing money, men, materials and machines.
Examine the concept of authority and responsibility in a business set UP.
Fluid flywheel and transmission components
Students should be able to Explain the construction and operation of different types of gearbox
Explain the principle of operation: Propeller shaft Universal joints
Explain the function of the rear axle.
Explain the construction, operation and adjustment of rear axle
Identify various tools and equipment for the removal, repair and adjustment of gearbox.
State different types of gears in the rear axle, i.e. Crown wheel, sun wheel planet gears and pinion.
Engine Classification
Students should be able to:
Explain the constructional differences between gas turbine and wankel rotary engine.
Illustrate with sketches principles of operatons in gas turbine
Illustrate with sketches principles of operatons in gas turbine.
Explain various typesof cylinder arrangements.
State the firing order for different types of engines (4, 6 and 8 cylinders)
Wheels and types balancing
Students should be able to Explain the importance of wheel and tyre balancing.
Have the knowledge of interchanging tyres
Differentiate between types of rims.
Anti-lock braking system(ABS)
Explain anti-lock braking system.
State the advantages of anti- lock braking system over others
Braking system faults tracing
Students should be able to Identify the various faults in the brake system.
Explain various brake faults and their remedy
Rectify various brake faults
Mufler design
Students to:
Correctly identify fuel pump.
Dismantle and name the parts in a fuel pump
List types of muffler design
State the importance of muffler in a silencer unit.
Dismantle the mechanical fuel pump provided and inspect the following parts:
i. Diaphragm
ii. Return Spring
iii. Inlet and outlet valve and rea assemble the units.
Fuel pump
Students should be able to Identify the parts of a:
i. Mechanical fuel pump.
ii. Electrical fuel pump.
Explain the operation of electrical fuel pump and mechanical pump.
Carry out simple maintenance on fuel pump.
Install the exhaust manifold, pipes and mufflers.
Fix appropriately the exhaust system.
Additives and types of cooling system
Students should be able to Make a line sketch of the engine lubricating system
State basic lubrication diagnosis and services to be carried out
Identify and list parts that need to be lubricated
Carry out lubrication service.
Types of suspension springs
Students should be able to State effects of defects in suspension system. i.e. Leaf, spring, coil spring, etc.
State faults associated with steering system.
Identify types of suspension and steering gearboxes
Routine maintenance of the chassis
Students should be able to Identify and select appropriate tools/equipment for maintenance of chassis.
Identify types of chassis brackets.
Engine operation
Students should be able to Explain the principles of operation of working components parts in an engine.
Identify and draw line diagrams on the constructional details of two and four stroke cycle engine.
Explain the working sequence of an engine and the causes of effects of denotation.
Operation of hydraulic operated braking system
Identify the operational differences between mechanical and hydraulic brakes.
Carry out replacements of:
i. Brake shoe
ii. Brake pads
iii. Wheel cylinder components
iv. Brake caliper ring rubber.
Brake bleeding operation.
Operation of mechanically operated braking system
Students should be able to Explain fully the details of:
i. Drum brakes
ii. Disc brakes in both hydraulic and mechanical operations.
Illustrate with sketches the operation of:
i. Master cylinder
ii. Wheel cylinder
Hi. Brake calipers
Identify the operational differences between mechanical and hydraulicbrakes.
Carry out replacementsof:
i. Brake shoe
ii. Brake pads
iii. Wheel cylinder components
iv. Brake caliper ring rubber.
Brake bleeding operation.
Fuel properties, carburetors, air cleansers
Students should be able to Explain properties of fuels.
Draw and explain the operation of simple and multi-jet carburetors.
Illustrates with sketches, the types and function of air cleaners.
Service carburetors used in motor vehicles.
Remove and clean air cleaners.