First Day of Class Information and Booklist - Automotive

First day of class:

Classroom/Shop hours:

Instructor and Tool Room Contact #'s

Study Skills

It is recommended that you take notes in class and review them after class. Any questions that you have should be brought to the attention of the instructor either in class or in the shop. When studying you must consider all areas of topic. The following is as list of things to consider when you are reviewing or studying for exams:
Terminology, you must learn the names of all components
Basics of operation
Troubleshooting and test procedures
Repair procedures
Remember it is in your best interest to learn as much as possible when you are at a technical training session. Extra help with study techniques may be available for apprentices, who feel that they are not able to get the most out of each technical session, ask your instructor.

Marking

Theory

The average of marks achieved on both weekly and final exams give the overall theory mark. Your theory mark counts for approximately 80% of your final mark

Practical

The number of shop projects completed and speed and quality of work achieved determines the practical mark. Other factors in the practical mark are attitude, initiative and clean up. The practical mark counts for approximately 20% of your final mark

Final

Level 1 Automotive Apprentice Technician – 180 Hours

V-101	14 Hours	-Safety -Shop Practices -Technical Information
V-102	20 Hours	Tools: Basic & Measuring Thread Repair Power Tools Pipe, Tubing Shop Equipment & Safe Orientation of
V-103	68 Hours	Steering & Suspension
V-104	41 Hours	Brakes including A.B.S.
V-105	37 Hours	-Batteries -Basic Electricity -Electrical Circuitry -Meters
Textbooks		Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach Pkg, Erjaveck, Edition 1 Notes Pamphlet Learning Guides (listed below)
Learning Guides		#7850001029 to 1057, excluding #1033-1036, 1053-1056

Level 2 Automotive Apprentice Technician – 180 Hours

V-201	90 Hours	20 Hours – describe operation and theory of exhaust, cooling and lubrication systems of a gasoline engine. 70 Hours – describe the operation and theory of a gasoline and diesel engine and repair as required
V-202	44 Hours
V-202A V-202B V-202C	14 Hours 18 Hours 12 Hours	Starting motors and related circuitry AC charging systems and control circuitry Auxiliary electrical systems
V-203	12 Hours	Basic diesel engines and related basic injection systems
V-204	20 Hours	Operation of air conditioning systems, including evac and recharge
V-205	4 Hours	Retrofit
V-206	10 Hours	HRAI

Textbooks Approx. $330.00 Please note that some textbooks are used repeatedly in 2nd & 3rd year for a savings of Approx. $120.00 per year.		Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach Pkg, Erjaveck, Edition 1 Engine notes pamphlet H.R.A.I. manuals are no longer supplied by the Automotive Department, they must be purchased. Air Conditioning hand outs Learning Guides (listed below)
Learning Guides		#7850001058 to 1084 excluding 1071, 1073, 1074, 1078-1081 #7850001144 to 1146 #7850001091 to 1097 excluding 1094, 1095

Level 3 Automotive Apprentice Technician – 180 Hours

V-301	75 Hours	Describe and service standard ignition systems, electronic ignition systems, electronic engine controls
V-302	28 Hours	Describe composition of air and fossil fuels, describe and diagnose carburetors, describe and service fuel tanks and fuel pumps including EVAP, including OBD 11
V-303	36 Hours	Operation, servicing, fuel inject systems
V-304	20 Hours	Operation of turbo and super chargers and alternative fuel systems
V-305	21 Hours	Operation and testing of emission control systems including OBD II

Textbooks Approx. $300.00 Please note that some textbooks are used repeatedly in 2nd & 3rd year for a savings of Approx. $120.00 per year		3rd year notes pamphlet Advanced engine performance (Classroom and shop) Manuals Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach Pkg, Erjaveck, Edition 1 Learning Guides (listed below)
Learning Guides		#7850001868 #7850001085 to 7850001125, excluding 1091-1097, 1106, 1122-1124

Level 4 Automotive Apprentice Technician – 180 Hours

V-401	28 Hours	Clutches, standard transmissions and transaxles
V-402	23 Hours	Transfer cases
V-403	28 Hours	Drive axles and differentials
V-404	88 Hours	Automatic Transmissions
V-405	13 Hours	Air Care
Textbooks Approx. $200.00		Notes pamphlet Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach Pkg, Erjaveck, Edition 1 Learning Guides (listed below)
Learning Guides		#7850001126 to 7850001148, excluding 1144-1146

First Aid - All emergencies must be reported to 6600 – DO NOT CALL 911.

Dial 6600 from an internal phone, or dial 250-740-6600 from an outside phone.
Be prepared to tell the operator your:
Name
Campus Location - Bldg name and/or number and room number.
Nature of emergency (e.g. first aid, ambulance, police)
Extent of the emergency and the number of persons involved
The PFAA (Primary First Aid Attendant) will respond to the emergency.
Facilities Services employees will direct the Emergency Response Vehicle(s) to the appropriate location.

Please report all injuries to your instructor immediately as soon as possible.

College closures for snow

Food services

Lunch is available on campus at the Student Activity Building (185), the Cafeteria (300) or at Subway (in building 165)

Student cautions

VIU has a non-smoking regulation in all buildings.
Pay Parking, and speed regulations on campus are enforced.
Instructors must OK any work to be done on student vehicles.
All tools, props, equipment and vehicles must be treated with respect, they must be used many times by many apprentices.
Instructors are here to help you learn, but you are also responsible for how much and how well you learn.