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Gasoline Engine Technologies - Basic Applications and Skills

Gasoline Engine Mechanics: Introduction

Course #: 00B1
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: What This Training Program Can Do for You; Getting the Most from Your Training Program; What is an Engine; Types of Internal-Combustion Engines; Principles of Internal Combustion; Horsepower.

Work Habits and Practices (Gasoline)

Course #: 00B2
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: Self-Improvement; The Importance of Teamwork; Work Practices; Safety; Shop Records; Shop Communications.

Working Safely in the Auto Shop

Course #: VB33XX
Duration: 1.53 hours
What Students Learn: Safe shop practices should be a constant concern as automotive technicians go about their daily tasks. Awareness of general and specific safety practices in the auto shop are fully explained and demonstrated in this important program.
Components: Hazardous Waste (VB3304); General Safety Practices (VB3301); Working Safely Under the Car (VB3302); Working Safely on Automotive Systems (VB3303);

Basic Automotive Jobs

Course #: VB54XX
Duration: 1.22 hours
What Students Learn: Before technicians become problem solvers, they need to develop the basic skills that are fundamental to all automotive service areas. This program demonstrates skills used every day in auto shops. Beginning with safety, students will learn some of the skills necessary to enter the field of auto mechanics.
Components: Underhood Maintenance (VB5402); Component Replacement (VB5404); Using Reference Material (VB5401); Road Service (VB5403);

Lubricating Systems (Gasoline Engine Mechanics)

Course #: 0B10
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Gasoline Engine Parts, Part 2 (00B4);
What Students Learn: Lubricating Oil Functions; Lubrication Oil Properties; Processing Lubricating Oils; Lubricating Oil Classifications; Gear Lubricants; Gear Lubricant Classification; Greases; Grease Classification; Automatic Transmission Fluid; Typical Gasoline Engine Lubricating System; Lubricating Oil Pump; Lubricating Oil Filters; Bearing Lubrication.

Cooling, Air Intake, and Exhaust Systems (Gasoline)

Course #: 0B11
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Gasoline Engine Parts, Part 2 (00B4);
What Students Learn: Function of the Cooling System; Thermostat; Radiator Shutters Fans and Fan Drive Hub Assemblies; Radiators; Radiator Cap; Water Pumps; Antifreeze Solutions; Air-Cooled Engines; Air Intake System; Air Cleaners; Air Restriction; Exhaust Systems; Mufflers.

Arithmetic for Mechanics (Gasoline)

Course #: 0B12
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Work Habits and Practices (Gasoline) (00B2);
What Students Learn: Numbers and Symbols; Numbers and Position; Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; Division; Fractions; Decimals; Practice Problems in Basic Arithmetic: Percentage and its Application; Equations and Formulas; Ratio and Proportion; Graphs; The Metric System of Measurement; Fundamental Ideas in Geometry.

Metric System

Course #: 186011
Duration: 5 hours
What Students Learn:

  • Name the base units most commonly used in the metric system.
  • Identify metric prefixes and their values.
  • Apply conversion factors to increase or decrease metric base units.
  • Estimate lengths in metric units.
  • Express temperature in degrees Celsius.
  • Define the terms: mass, density, force, torque, and pressure. Identify the metric units used to measure each one.
  • How to use a calculator to convert one metric unit to another.

  • Reading Micrometers, Dial Gauges, and Other Measuring Instruments (Gasoline)

    Course #: 0B13
    Duration: 10 hours
    Course Prerequisites: Gasoline Engine Parts, Part 2 (00B4);
    What Students Learn: Simple Measurements; Precision Measuring Techniques; Feeler or Thickness Gauges; Radius Gauges; Telescoping Gauges; Small Bore Gauges; Micrometers; Dial Gauges; Pressure Gauges; Vacuum Gauges; Manometers; Tachometers.

    Shop and Hand Tools, Part 1 (Gasoline)

    Course #: 0B14
    Duration: 10 hours
    Course Prerequisites: Work Habits and Practices (Gasoline) (00B2);
    What Students Learn: Using Tools Safely; Lifting Tools and Equipment; Cleaning; Inspection Equipment; Engine Dynamometer; Grinding Machines; Drill Presses; Honing Machines; Boring Machines.

    Shop and Hand Tools, Part 2 (Gasoline)

    Course #: 0B15
    Duration: 10 hours
    Course Prerequisites: Shop and Hand Tools, Part 1 (Gasoline) (0B14);
    What Students Learn: Engine Lathe; Pressing Tools and Operations; Power Hacksaws; Impact Wrenches; Welding and Soldering Equipment; Hand Tools.

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