Safety
Students should be able to Observe workshop safety rules and regulations.
List workshop safety rules and regulations
State some accidents preven-tion measures.
List workshop fire fighting equipments and materials.
Carry out safety measures before embarking on certain works in motor vehicle. Jacking up of vehicle. Before carrying out,electrical work on vehicle
Performance Effects of Working Fluids
List problems, causes of failure, and correction of auto-airconditioning un..it’
State the effect of air conditioning load on engine performance
Working Fliud
State the main characteristics of working fluid
State symptoms of inadequate or exhausted working fluid
Mechatronic Principles
State the principles of remote control
List 2 basic components and their functions
Remote Control
State principles of a remote control
List basic components of a remote control
Battery Charging
State the purpose of the lead-acid storage battery
Describe the basic construction features of the battery
Diagnose basic battery problems
Charge the battery
The Suspension System
State the functions and types of suspension
Sketch the layout of different types and state their differences
Detect faulty components
Common Steering Faults and Wheel Alignment
List symptoms of steering problems and state their possible causes and remedies
State the importance of wheel alignment
Describe procedure for wheel alignment, detect and correct wheel misalignment
Power Assisted Steering
State the function of power steering, its merit and demerits
Sketch and label the main components
Identify where power steering is used and reason for its use
Steering Geometry and Angles
Define the basic terms used in steering geometry
Identify, sketch and state the importance of all the steering angles
State factors affecting the steerin geometry and effect of wear on steering performance
Steering Layout and Main Component
State the functions of steering system and describe its operation
Sketch, label and identify the main,components of the steering system.
Explain reversible and irreversible, steering
Sketch different types of steering box and describe their operations
Valve Operation Merchanism
State the functions of valves and their operating mechanism
Sketch the layout of the valve operating mechanism, label its parts and describe its operation
Sketch and describe how camshaft is driven by crankshaft
Draw the valve timing diagram of multi-cylinder engine.
Engine Lubrication and Greasing
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.
Lubrication
State reasons for lubrication
List the components of lubrication system
State their functions
Differentiate between engine oil and gear oil
Engine Maintenace
Perform lubrication service
Carry out simple engine tuning
Check and adjust front wheel bearing
Factors Affecting Engine Performance
List the factor affecting engine performance
Carry out simple preventive maintenance e.g. valve clearance adjustment and engine timing
Fault Diagnosis
Diagnose faults using appropriate equipment
Safety Devices and Measures of Safe Driving
Identify the various safety mechanisms built into cars
Explain how they contribute to the safety of the occupants
identify, sketch and interpret various road signs and state their importance
Causes of Accidents
State main causes of accidents
List the components which can cause accidents and identify the various faults in each components
Explain how each can cause an accident
Electrical Components
Identify the main of electrical components an air conditioner
State their functions
Choose battery with adeauate ratina