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The Advanced Engine Repair course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the operation and repair of the internal combustion engine. The course will cover engine diagnosis and repair, cooling and lubrication systems, engine disassembly and reassembly, as well as the replacement of timing belts and chains.
This course is designed to introduce the students to the role of the Service Advisor in the Transportation industry.
Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. By developing their communication skills, the student will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare the student for success in the workplace. In Communication Strategies, the student will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. The strategies the student will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
This is the field experience portion of the Service Advisor course. In this course the students will spend time in the industry, shadowing and learning from a service advisor.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with primary diesel fuel system components on mobile equipment. Course material will cover the characteristics of fuels and how each component functions under various operating conditions. Safe handling of fuels along with testing, diagnosing, and servicing of components will also be covered in a shop environment.
This course will allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to overhaul a diesel engine,components or subassemblies.This is a hands-on course that allows students the time to become proficient in the use of tools, manuals and measuring equipment, while following OEM overhaul procedures.
This course is designed for students to familiarize themselves with marine and powersports products. They will learn about the product groups, manufacturers, and models. Safe product handling and vehicle controls will be demonstrated. Students will learn how to utilize trade documentation including parts diagrams, service manuals, work orders, and service bulletins. Students will learn to locate and interpret serial and model numbers.
This course will enable students to receive and handle crated units. They will learn the importance of proper unit assembly and pre-delivery inspections. Seasonal storage procedures and freeze protection will be performed on equipment and respective trailers. Students will demonstrate proper cleaning and shrink-wrapping techniques of boats and personal watercraft.
This course is designed for students to learn basic carburetion theory of operation. Students will learn to identify major carburetor components and circuits as well as be able understand the different fuel supply system components and explain their operation. They will learn about gasoline and fuel system safety, and practice carburetor cleaning, adjusting, and maintenance. An introduction to electronic fuel injection will also be discussed.
This course is designed to provide students with the principles of primary drive systems. Belt, chain, gear, and hydraulic drives will be discussed. Driveline adjustments and maintenance will be performed. Continuously variable transmission operation and common clutches will be explained. Gear ratio and torque multiplication calculations will be practiced.
This course will cover the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various steering, suspension systems and components. Steering alignments will be performed. Suspension system inspections and adjustments will be demonstrated. Procedures used to adjust, diagnose, repair and replace braking system components are also covered. A thorough review of math calculations will be included as well as Pascal's law of hydraulic fluids.
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about tires when working with motorcycle, ATVs, and related trailers. Beginning with terminology and safe work practices, the course covers tire codes and sidewall markings as well as the tools and equipment related to tires and wheels. Tire changing, balancing, and repair will be practiced. Rationale for scheduled maintenance items will be discussed. Locating manufacturer maintenance tables will be performed. Maintenance on various equipment types will be demonstrated.
This course is designed to provide knowledge on the maintenance and repair of lawn and garden equipment including lawn mowers, snowblowers, garden tractors, chainsaws, and other hand held gasoline powered equipment. Safe handling and operation of equipment will be demonstrated; diagnosing and correcting problems in the ignition system, fuel system, and drive system will be practiced; blade and chain sharpening will be practiced.
This course is designed for performance minded students. Engine modifications for increased power output will be discussed as well as turbo and supercharger operation. Fuel system mapping and carburetor tuning will be demonstrated utilizing our Dynojet 250ix motorcycle/ATV dynamometer. Continuously variable transmission tuning and marine propping theory will be provided.
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to use mathematics with precision, resourcefulness and confidence as it applies to the automotive service trade. Beginning with a review of basic mathematical operations, this course of study will progress towards the more advanced mathematical topic areas that an automotive service technician needs to work with in order to perform the tasks of the trade in an effective and accurate fashion.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills that are required to safely and effectively use hand and power tools, shop equipment, and fasteners. Safe vehicle hoisting and jacking will be taught. Instruction will include basic shop operations and the use of the measuring tools and metal fabrication tools that are used to cut, drill and tap metal. The use of V.I.N. numbers, service information, and the preparation of trade related documents may also be covered.
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the basic scientific principles on which the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of the automobile are based. Matter and energy, heat and thermodynamics, metallurgy, simple machines, basic hydraulics, basic electricity and basic engine fundamentals and engine performance calculations are the areas that will be covered in this course.
This General Safety Training (GST) teaches basic general safety content to arm students with the core information necessary for them to protect themselves in workplaces on all descriptions. Although some examples may consider Manitoba legislation, this course has been developed by occupational safety and health professionals using generic information that is not provincially specific.
This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge of relevant electrical principles and ideas used on modern vehicles and equipment. The course will look at terminology, design, and components used in electrical circuits. Series and parallel circuits, diagnostic test equipment usage, schematics, symbols, and theory and maintenance of batteries will be covered.
This course will enable students to develop the necessary skills to
distinguish between a four-cycle and two-cycle engine, and perform common engine
calculations like displacement and compression ratio. Students will be able
to identify engine components and their function, and maintenance requirements and
relationship to engine operation. Shop activities will allow students to demonstrate
proper procedures for measurement, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion
engines. Lubrication, cooling, intake, and exhaust systems will be discussed.
This course is a continuation of TRAN-1003 Electrical Fundamentals. This course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of vehicle and equipment electrical systems. An introduction to starting, charging, and ignition systems will be covered. The diagnosis and repair of these systems and circuits using tools, schematics, and service information will be practiced.