Intro

INTRODUCTION

Before we get into this, I want to be very clear on some expectations:

RESPECT

  • Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. You, Me, even little Billy.
  • You get a LOT further in life if you treat others with respect.
  • Politeness is my Kryptonite; I have a really hard time saying “no” to polite.
  • Your Work Habit mark will reflect this.

ATTEND

  • This is a “hands-on” course; you cannot succeed if you are not here. You can’t get paid if you ain’t there.
  • You are expected to be ON TIME, and attend class for the DURATION of class.
  • I also do not stop just because you were away; the entire course content is ONLINE – Keep up!
  • Your Letter Grade will indirectly reflect this.
  • Your Work Habit mark will reflect this.

TRY

  • Don’t be a Quitter; Quitters never prosper.
  • Give me your effort, I will give you my help.
  • I will NEVER give you a task that you cannot do.
  • Everybody makes misteaks; life is full of them. What matters is how you DEAL with mistakes.
  • Your Work Habit mark will reflect this.

PRODUCE

  • If you don’t do the work, you don’t get paid. Pure and simple. This is LIFE.
  • Your Letter Grade will reflect this.
  • Your Work Habit mark will reflect this.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTION

  • ALL of us have to do what we are told, even ME.
  • You don’t stay employed if you cannot follow instruction.
  • Be “teachable.”
  • Your Letter Grade will likely reflect this.
  • Your Work Habit mark will reflect this.

MAKE YOURSELF EMPLOYABLE

  • WORK HABITS are FAR more important than your GRADES.
  • WORK HABITS are WAY more important than your GRADES.
  • WORK HABITS are MUCH more important than your GRADES.

I’m hoping this isn’t new to you (but I’ll know pretty quick if it is).

SAFETY
Safety is the most important part of working in ANY shop. I am very very fussy about following all of the safety rules – I don’t want any one of you to get hurt.

None of these rules are silly. None of them are pointless. They are there to protect you, based on the injuries that happened before you. I want each and every one of you to be safe.

We have a few assignments that we will cover:

ARTICLE – Coquitlam Hoist Accident

 

Take care of your skin – most of these chemicals are nasty!

 

 

 

 

 

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(Updated Feb 2023)

ASSIGNMENT – Safety Booklet:

The Purpose….

In this activity you will be producing a word processed handout on the safety of a machine. This should be review, however it’s been a long summer, and most of our brains have turned into mush, so we may need a refresher.

The Procedure…

You will work in groups set up by your Instructor. Each group will be randomly given a topic for which they must present an exactly 2 (two) page handout. The handout will describe each safe operation of the machine such that anyone in the class will be able to understand. Use Google to find your information.

The handout must contain the following:

 

15 items

15 marks

Easy, eh?!
  • 100% Word Processed
  • A Title
  • Class, date, Instructor’s name
  • Credit to authors (that’s you)
  • A Header on every page
  • A Footer on every page
  • A description of the purpose
  • Safety rules (Levels 1 & 2) to follow in brief point form only
  • Two different fonts
  • Two different font sizes
  • A minimum of two RELEVANT pictures as visual aids
  • Good paragraph spacing (easier on the eyes)
  • No spelling errors
  • No grammatical errors
  • Clear, concise, easy to follow
TOPICS
Level 1 How to use machine ________ safely
Level 2 How to perform process _________ safely
Level 3 Future Automotive Technology (Not “safety” or “how to do it,” just give the details “about” it)
Level 4 Alternate Fuel (But not gas or diesel: give the details “about” an alternate fuel and what is required to run it, advantages and disadvantages)

 

To make it easier, follow these easy steps (You will find this course MUCH easier if you will take the time to read the instructions!):

Research the topic – gather as much information as you can

Select the Need to Know basic safety

Outline the steps needed to operate the machine safely, or to perform the task

Organize the information into a presentable format (POINT FORM is best)

Show your Instructor your progress and ask for suggestions

Word process the handout, check for misteaks and hand in!

Conclusion

You are done when you have completed and handed in a high quality, professional handout on your machine/process/future-technology.

Reflection

What did you learn about communication?

How did you enjoy working with your partner?

What difficulties did you encounter?

What was the most effective method to convey your information?

There will be a SAFETY QUIZ following these units, on which you much achieve at least 80% to pass.

Students will make full-sentence corrections for any question they got wrong. Students achieving less than 80% will need to write their corrections in a full sentence and re-write the quiz until they do achieve at least 80%. It is in your best interest to study the materials before hand.

 

POWER TOOLS
Power tools are a whole new level of fun and potential injury.

 

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(Now included in Shop Safety above)

FASTENERS
There are many different fasteners used in vehicles today. Becoming familiar with them, and choosing the right tool to undo them is important.

Fasteners are VERY SPECIFIC. There is magic here; use the CORRECT FASTENER always!

Fastener Identification:

Type of fastener

Diameter

Threads (ie: Bolts)

Length

Strength <– Critical!

Coating

Not just any fastener will do – it must be the right one!

Fastener Tips:

Always use washer to protect the part

Always use NEW gaskets to ensure sealing

Always tighten the correct amount (use a TORQUE WRENCH)

Open in MS Word and complete

Level 1 Assignment

Level 2 Assignment

Level 3 Assignment

Level 4 Assignment

 

 

 

Let’s Talk Wheel Nuts!

Wheel nuts are one of the (many) critical fasteners on a vehicle, and one of the MANY that students are NEGLIGENT in properly tightening. There are some basic things that you MUST do:

 

  • Wheel nuts go on in ONE WAY only. The TAPER on the nut must match the TAPER on the wheel.  A TAPER is an angled surface.  Wheel nuts have an angled surface. The wheel has an angle surface.
  • Wheel nuts are tightened in a STAR-PATTERN so they are seat fully, are attached evenly and there is no warping of brake rotors.
  • Wheel nuts are TORQUED with a TORQUEWRENCH to the vehicle SPECIFICATION

 

 

Anything else is WRONG;

I don’t care how you “feel” about it.

 

^^^ Though, technically, I think the axle-shaft or hub actually failed, probably from the dastardly wrong offset wheels

 

 

Hand Tools
There are many, many hand tools used in mechanics that you will need to become familiar with. Using the right tool for the job will allow you to work faster and safer with less chance of damaging yourself, the car, or the tools.

If you are not sure about anything you are doing – you need to ask my help. I love teaching, and I love showing people how to do a task the most efficient way possible – take advantage of that.We have a few assignments that we will cover:

 

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Updated summer 2023 & link fixed Sept 28

ASSIGNMENT – TOOL BOX:
In this activity you have $1000 fictitious dollars to spend on tools for your basic tool kit.

You must determine what tools your kit will consist of, and how much you wish to spend on each tool.

Level 1: Hand tools only (do not include consumables, like oil or rags)

Level 2: Power tools only (do not include consumables, or drill bits or impact sockets)

Level 3: Diagnostic tools only

Level 4: Autobody Tools

 

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR:

You may not be OVER $1000

You may not be less than $995

You may use Canadian or American dollars only. DO NOT include taxes or shipping.

You must source a REAL store, with NEW tools, not Castanet or Marketplace or eBay or the like.

You will create a TABLE using Microsoft WORD or Google DOCS, set up with FOUR columns, like this:

 

 

In WORD, You can TOTAL the #Pieces and Price columns easy:

Click in an empty cell at the bottom of the column.

Go to [TABLE TOOLS] -> [LAYOUT] -> “=SUM(ABOVE)”

Watch the person beside you use their calculator, and start laughing loudly at them. Point out that this is in both BOLD, and COLOUR

 

Brand Examples (there are MANY other brands out there)
HI QUALITY
OK QUALITY
LOW QUALITY

Snap-On

MAC

Proto

Klein

Fluke

Starrett

Mitutoyo

 Craftsman

Gray

Husky

Jet

Mastercraft

Westward

Powerfist

Brico

Grip
MARKS (____/30):
Quantity
10 = 500+ tools (200 L2, 100 L3)

9 = 400 tools (150 L2, 50 L3)

8 = 300 tools (100 L2, 25 L3)

7 = 200 tools (50 L2, 12 L3)

6 = 100 tools (25 L2, 6 L3)

5 = 50 tools (12 L2, 3 L3)
Quality
10 = Snap-On

9 = MAC, Proto

8 = Craftsman

7 = Mastercraft

6 = Fuller

5 = Powerfist
Appropriateness
10 = Everything is appropriate

9 =

8 = Some things curiously missing (ie: sockets but no ratchet, punches but no hammer)

7 =

6 =

5 = Wood shop tools? Really?

4 =

3 = You won’t be working on ~my~ car.

2 =

1 = That kid who did one table saw only

 

 

PRECISION MEASUREMENT
Nothing lasts forever. Virtually all the parts in a vehicle are very precisely made. In order to perform the best, these parts must stay within an acceptable range of wear.

The difference between “good” and “worn out” can be as little as the thickness of your hair!

You cannot measure this wear with a ruler, you must use more precise tools such as a Micrometer and a Vernier Caliper.

THEORY – Precision Measurement

 


How to Read Imperial Micrometers

 


How to Read a Vernier Caliper

 


How to read a Dial Caliper

 

ASSIGNMENTS

WORKSHEET – Micrometers

WORKSHEET – Vernier Caliper

WORKSHEET – Dial Calipers

 

Dial Indicators, Outside Micrometers, Dial Calipers, Telescoping Gauge

 

Inside Micrometer Set (Starrett)

 

BASIC SKILLS
I made a lot of mistakes when I was starting out as a mechanic. Being inexperienced and careless, I broke a lot of things that didn’t need to be broken. Broken parts slow you down, and makes the job become more expensive and more time consuming than it needs to be.

Getting your head wrapped around “The Way Things Are Done” can really help you out.

“Learn from the experience of others – you don’t have enough time to make them all yourself.”

You will be working on other people’s property, and as such there are some things you need to keep in mind.

 

 

POWERPOINT: The Golden Rules