Title: Small Engine Repair (20110-18)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Applying Safety Practices in the Small Engine Lab
  Demonstrate safety practices in the small engine lab.
  Explain methods for mitigating risks and accidents related to small engine work.
  Follow federal, state, and local code, regulations, and recommended guidelines.
  Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Use safety shields and guards on all equipment.
  Demonstrate safety practices for flammable materials and hazardous waste.
  Identify safety procedures when operating small engine equipment.
  Identify marked safety zones and nonskid areas.
  Identify the location and use of eyewash stations.
  Identify the location of posted evacuation routes.
  Demonstrate knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).
  Demonstrate precautions in the use, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous wastes.
  Describe the use of standard and metric hand tools.
  Describe the use of power tools.
  Describe the use of standard and metric precision measuring and other specialty tools.
  Explain the types and use of fire protection equipment.
Describing the Operation of an Internal Combustion Engine
  Identify the five engine events.
  Explain the operation of a four-stroke engine.
  Explain the operation of a two-stroke engine.
  Explain the interrelationship of parts during each stroke for an internal combustion engine.
Demonstrating the Use of Tools
  Demonstrate the use of basic hand tools and commonly used power tools in small engine repair.
  Identify fasteners, adhesives, sealants, and gaskets used on small engines.
  Demonstrate torque technique for threaded fasteners.
  Demonstrate use of measuring and testing devices.
  Repair threaded holes.
Understanding Engine Nomenclature and Selecting Repair Parts
  Explain nomenclature used in the small engine industry.
  Identify the manufacturer, model number, serial number, specification number, and other unique equipment numbers.
  Use service, repair, and operating manuals for equipment.
  Locate replacement part numbers.
Exploring the Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
  Explain Ohm’s law and how electricity is produced and used in small engines.
  Explain magnetism and its role in the way electricity is produced and utilized in small engine applications.
  Identify electrical test equipment used in small engine diagnostics.
Repairing Manual Starters
  Identify the components of a manual starter.
  (Optional) Repair a manual starter.
Identifying Electric Starters
  (Optional) Identify the components of an electric starter.
  (Optional) Repair an electric starter.
Servicing Spark Plugs
  Identify the components of a spark plug.
  Evaluate the spark plug.
  Set the spark plug electrode gap.
Repairing Ignition Systems
  Identify ignition systems components and their functions.
  Identify types of ignition systems used in small engines.
  Identify parts used in repairing the ignition circuit.
  (Optional) Service ignition parts.
Evaluating Battery Systems
  Describe the safety hazards associated with battery systems.
  (Optional) Evaluate system operation.
  (Optional) Install a battery.
  Test a battery.
Examining Functions and Types of Fuel Systems
  Explain the principles of a fuel delivery system.
  Identify the types of fuel delivery systems, system components, and fuel types.
  (Optional) Service the fuel system.
Repairing Carburetors and/or Fuel Injection Systems
  Identify types of carburetors and fuel injection systems.
  Explain the operation of a carburetor and a fuel injection system.
  Evaluate the operation of a carburetor.
  Service a carburetor and/or fuel injection system.
  Determine the replacement vs. repair of a carburetor and/or a fuel injection system.
  (Optional) Replace a carburetor.
Repairing Governors
  Identify types of governors.
  Explain the operation of a governor.
  (Optional) Evaluate operation of a governor.
  (Optional) Adjust the governor.
Servicing Valves on Four-Stroke Engines
  Describe the operation of intake and exhaust valves.
  Describe the differences between the OVH and L-head valve design.
  (Optional) Evaluate valve clearance.
  (Optional) Evaluate valves and accessories for defects.
  Demonstrate valve adjustment and installation.
  (Optional) Replace the cylinder head.
Repairing Valves on Two-Stroke Engines
  (Optional) Identify types of valves.
  (Optional) Explain how valves work.
  (Optional) Evaluate the reed valve for proper operation.
  (Optional) Replace the reed valve assembly.
Examining Internal Engine Parts
  Identify internal engine parts.
  Explain how pistons and the compression system work.
  Explain how various piston rings work.
  Remove internal engine parts.
  (Optional) Inspect the cylinders for wear.
  (Optional) Analyze the camshaft assembly for defects.
  (Optional) Evaluate a crankshaft.
Understanding Principles of Engine Cooling and Servicing Air Filters
  Explain the principles of engine cooling.
  Describe the types of cooling systems.
  Identify types of air filters.
  Service air filters.
Servicing the Lubrication System
  Explain the principles of lubrication in a small engine.
  Select engine oil.
  Change the engine oil.
  (Optional) Change the oil filter.
  Inspect the breather.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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