AUTO

This course is designed to explore the concepts of power and energy and the mechanics behind it. Starting with simple mechanical devices, students progress to rebuilding a small engine!

Students will learn about the basic engine systems (e.g. Ignition and lubrication systems). The basic skills developed in this course can be applied to students’ own projects at home (skateboards, go‐karts, bikes, motorcycles, etc.) or to the automotive, marine and aviation industries.

Grade 10 students who have taken Mechanics 9 will take on projects of greater complexity and depth – e.g. working on chainsaws, or basic car repair.

This course is designed to introduce the skills and knowledge involved in the function and maintenance of the automobile. It will appeal to students who want some general understanding of basic car care service as well as those who are interested in auto mechanics as a career. All skills learned are transferable to the automotive, marine and aviation industries. Topics covered include things like: cooling, brakes, fuel systems, engines, transmissions and more.

This course is designed to further enhance knowledge and skills developed in lower level courses. It is recommended that Auto 12 students would have taken Automotive 11 as they will be expected to undertake projects of greater complexity and depth.