PHSS offers power mechanics at the grade 10 level and auto mechanics 11 and 12.
In power mechanics 10, students will do a complete tear down and rebuild of a 5 HP Brigs & Stratton with a focus on:
In Automotive 11 students will focus mainly on proper servicing and minor maintenance of vehicles with a focus on:
In power mechanics 10, students will do a complete tear down and rebuild of a 5 HP Brigs & Stratton with a focus on:
- Proper use of tools.
- Proper disassembly and reassembly of different fasteners and parts.
- Proper organization of tools, parts, and fasteners.
- Carburation and how to diagnose problems.
- Timing and how to diagnose problems.
- How to set proper clearances.
- Using torque specs and proper torquing of fasteners.
In Automotive 11 students will focus mainly on proper servicing and minor maintenance of vehicles with a focus on:
- Inspections.
- Oil changes.
- Complete brake servicing and repairs.
- Tire changes, balancing and rotations.
- U-joint servicing.
- Wheel bearings.
- Engine timing.