Wheel:Characteristic Features of a good motor vehicle wheels
Students should be able to Explain function of wheels and tyres in a motor vehicle.
Types of wheels.
Types of manifold
Identify types of manifold.
Fuels and combustion
Students should be able to Describe the general layout of fuel system.
Illustrate the components parts of the fuel system.
Engine Lubrication and cooling system
Students should be able to State functions of lubrication system.
State the functions of cooling systems.
Identify types of cooling system in motor vehicle
Identify types of lubrication system. Sketch lubrication and cooling system layout.
Principles of operation of suspension and steering system
Students should be able to Explain the principle of operation of suspension system.
State and explain types of suspension system.
State functions of steering systems and tyres.
Principles of operation of suspension and steering system
Students should be able to Explain the principle of operation of suspension system.
State and explain types of suspension system.
State functions of steering systems and tyres.
Types of Engine
Students should be able to Identify different types of Engine.
Identify the names of the components/parts of a multi cylinder engine and draw line diagrams of cylinder
arrangements.
Explain constructional details of cylinder blocks, heads, gaskets, cylinders liners and sumps.
Types of Engine
Students should be able to Identify different types of Engine.
Identify the names of the components/parts of a multi cylinder engine and draw line diagrams of cylinder
arrangements.
Explain constructional details of cylinder blocks, heads, gaskets, cylinders liners and sumps.
Principal components of motor vehicle: The Chassis
Students should be able to Identify types of motor vehicle chassis.
Sketch and explain the chassis layout showing relative position of the main components of a vehicle.
Equipment and Maintenance
Students should be able to List and identify various types of equipment.
Sketch and state the uses of various equipment.
Explain how to maintain various equipment.
Hand Tools/Maintenance
Students should be able to List and identify various hand tools
Sketch and state the uses of various hand tools.
Explain how to maintain various hand tools
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
STARTING SYSTEM
Identify the main components of the starting system.
State the functions of each component.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Identify 3 types of ignition systems.
identify the main components of the ignition system and state their functions
Differentiate between types of ignition system used in motor vehicles.
AUTO-WIRING SYSTEM
State reason for using different wire gauge and colour coding
Connect cables using joining, terminals and connectors.
Use soldering iron and crimpers.
FUNDAMENTALS
State and explain the basic electrical terms and symbols.
Sketch simple electrical system using appropriate symbols
Use electrical measuring instruments
Carry out simple electrical calculations
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
Identify and list main components.
Sketch rear axle and label the main parts.
State their functions.
PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT
Identify various types of universal joints.
Sketch a universal joint and propeller shaft.
State the function of both
GEAR BOX
Identify 3 types of gearing systems and layout.
Sketch three speed sliding mesh gear box.
Describe its operation
CLUTCH ASSMBLY
Identify and list the main parts.
State the functions of the main parts.