Instructor: Mr. Dick Course: Vocational Auto Year: ‘14-’15

Vocational Automotive Defined What’d I get myself into?  Learn how to act as a technician  Use much of the same tools and equipment as technicians working in the field.  Professionalism? What’s that mean?  Being that this is an “articulated” class, there are going to be some high expectations and opportunities.  The jobs will be challenging at times but remain safe and exciting

Units CoveredUnits Covered  Safety in the shop  Vehicle Maintenance  Brakes  Cooling and Lubrication  Tires & Wheels  Fuel systems  Electrical  Steering & Suspension  Drive train  How does that look? Sky’s the limit!  Refinishing  Sheet metal damage analysis & repair  Sheet metal welding & panel replacement  Fender, door, and hood alignment  Sheet metal fabrication & manipulation  How does that look? You’ll see! Semester 1 Semester 2

Learning Activities Shop Demonstrations and discussion with extensive shop jobs covering automotive competencies.

Shop Expectations as Defined by the Instructor  Timeliness  Be on time with a professional attitude and appropriate attire for the day’s task.  3 tardy = shop improvement, before lab work is allowed  Work safely and cooperatively with others

Shop Expectations as Defined by the Instructor  Use equipment and tools properly and return them to their proper storage location.  All student handbook policies are supported in this environment.  What’s that mean for…  Attendance  Clothing  Language  …

Shop Expectations as Defined by the Instructor  Most importantly, attitude of the environment can make or break productivity. Stay positive and productive!  Clarity before Competency… Questions???

Evaluation  80% Shop Work / Hands on Job Completion  20% Professionalism/Assignments that don’t require the shop…Tests/Quizzes: Hands-On & Written

Elective AssignmentElective Assignment  Every Quarter  Log 2.5 hours of work additional to assigned work  The Nuts & Bolts of this initiative  Fill out a Mankato West Repair Order  Anything from changing oil to overhaul  Have fun working in an area you enjoy the most!  Official hour log will be derived from ALLDATA

Professionalism RubricProfessionalism Rubric

Shop OperationShop Operation  Morning “Starter”  Clipboard Organization  Parking Policy (long term vs. a day job)  Job Completion (due 10 working days after assigned)  Equipment Operation: SSC (student safety contract)