MECH37
Module 37: Career Opportunities (Core)
Outcome
Explore mechanical and automotiverelated occupations.
Indicators
(a) Create a list of personal interests, skills and traits that could lead to a career in the mechanical and automotive trade.
(b) Investigate occupations in the mechanical and automotive trade (e.g., automotive service technician, parts management technician, automotive parts person, service writer, service manager, automotive designer and automotive engineer).
(c) Research which mechanical and automotive-related occupations are facing shortages and which are oversubscribed locally, regionally or provincially.
(d) Examine the roles, responsibilities, educational qualifications and personal and professional qualities common to people involved in mechanical and automotive-related jobs.
(e)

Reflect upon personal suitability or non-suitability for a specific mechanical and automotive related occupation considering criteria such as:

  • initial and continuing educational requirements;
  • duties and skills required for this occupation;
  • the work environment, including typical hours and shifts worked and typical locations;
  • current wages received in Saskatchewan and how these compare to the rest of Canada;
  • physical, mental and emotional stresses related to this occupation;
  • workplace hazards and safety considerations;
  • other occupations with which they interact;
  • apprenticeship and/or certification requirements in Canada and Saskatchewan; and,
  • future trends impacting the trade.
(f) Explore opportunities for underrepresented populations in the automotive industry.
(g) Research experience and qualifications for newcomers to enter the mechanical and automotive industry.
(h) Communicate research findings related to mechanical and automotiverelated occupations through a display, brochure, video, presentation software, website or an oral presentation.
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R010007
Auto Fundamentals(12th ed.)
This textbook provides the fundamental theory behind most of the mechanical and automotive concepts identified in the modules of the curriculum. The resource has 29 chapters with clearly identified objectives supported by text, diagrams and photographs. Each chapter ends with a chapter summary, a list of technical terms, review questions and critical thinking questions. An index and glossary are included at the end of the resource as well as reference charts and tables. There are other components of this resource available such as a workbook and the correlating online subscription to the teacher and student resources.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $119.96 USD
Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021
R012333
Auto Suspension and Steering(5th ed.)
This textbook acts as a service guide that focuses on suspension and steering systems and the servicing they require. A table of contents, index, glossary and reference tables and charts are provided. The images and diagrams provide visual support to explain the service procedures described. Notes and warnings highlight safety cautions that should be observed in performing certain operations. This text has digital resources available through a subscription as well as a companion workbook.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $90.00 USD
Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021
R037818
Modern Automotive Technology(9th ed.)
This textbook explores a wide range of information about modern automotive technology and is written in accessible language for high school students. The resource has 87 chapters that incorporate most of the course modules. Clear diagrams and graphics appear throughout the resource and a glossary of terms, reference charts and tables are included at the end. Every chapter contains tech tips, safety and service procedure reminders, suggested activities and review questions. This resource is available in both print and digital formats.
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•  Modern Automotive Technology. Instructor's Resource CD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $146.64 USD
Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021
R013273
Auto Engine Performance and Driveability(5th ed.)
This textbook supports the modules specific to engine performance and driveability. The images and diagrams give visual support to the text. The 22 chapters include a summary and review questions. The resource also features a comprehensive glossary, useful tables to reference and an index. The digital version of this resources is available through a subscription. Other components of this series include a companion student workbook and shop manual.
•  Auto Engine Performance and Driveability. Shop Manual: Job Sheets for Performance-based Learning
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $99.96 USD
Record posted/updated: February 2, 2022
R100730
Today's Technician. Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles. Classroom Manual(7th ed.)
This shop manual addresses safety, tools, operation, diagnosis and repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Throughout the 10 chapters, there are clear photographs and illustrations of procedures.
•  Today's Technician. Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles. Shop Manual
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $142.95 (classroom manual and shop manual)
Record posted/updated: February 3, 2022
R013512
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles(5th ed.)
This resource provides basic information about automatic transmissions including design, construction, diagnosis, service and repair. There are full colour photographs and diagrams of the systems and components that provide visual support.
•  Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles. Shop Manual: Job Sheets for Performance-Based Learning
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $99.96 USD
Record posted/updated: February 3, 2022
R012337
Manual Drive Trains and Axles(4th ed.)
This textbook explains the theory, operation, diagnosis and service of modern drive train components for manual transmissions. There are 22 chapters that introduce the concepts, each one providing technical terms, safety alerts, summaries and review questions. Clear illustrations accompany the text throughout the resource. A glossary of terms and an index are also included.
•  Manual Drive Trains and Axles. Shop Manual: Job Sheets for Performance-based Learning
•  Manual Drive Trains and Axles. Workbook
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $90.00 USD
Record posted/updated: February 2, 2022
R012423
Auto Engine Performance and Driveability. Workbook(5th ed.)
This workbook accompanies the textbook by the same name. It follows the same sequence of the chapters and contains review questions.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 16, 2022
R028283
Small Gas Engines: Fundamentals, Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Applications(11th ed.)
This textbook details the operation, diagnosis, service and repair of small gasoline engines. The concepts are described succinctly with coloured images throughout the resource and a glossary is included at the end of the resource. Each chapter includes a summary, review questions and suggested activities. This resource is available in print or through a subscription to a digital format.
•  Small Gas Engines. Instructor's Resource CD: Fundamentals, Service, Troubleshooting, Repair, Applications
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $119.96 USD
Record posted/updated: March 15, 2022
R104155
Two-Stroke Engines
This comprehensive textbook explores the operation of two-stroke engines. The chapters explore safety, fasteners, tools, the two-stroke cycle engine, the fuel system, electricity basics, ignition systems and troubleshooting. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions. There are charts, a glossary and an index at the end of the book. Digital supplemental resources for the teacher and student are available.
•  Two-stroke engines. Instructor's resource CD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $66.64 USD
Record posted/updated: June 16, 2022
R009855
Automotive Technology. Principles, Diagnosis, and Service(6th ed.)
This comprehensive textbook is theory-based and focuses on the fundamentals of automotive technology. Each chapter outlines objectives, key terms and includes step-by-step photographs of some operations, review questions and a chapter quiz.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 16, 2022
R024931
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach(4th Canadian ed.)
This textbook is written at an appropriate level for high school students. Each chapter includes learning outcomes, warnings and cautions, service information, shop and performance tips, photo sequences of procedures, key terms, a chapter summary and review questions.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 16, 2022