Recreational Power Equipment

RECREATIONAL POWER EQUIPMENT (CIP Code: 47.0699)

From recreational vehicles and equipment such as snowmobiles, jet skis and motorcycles, to lawn and garden equipment, such as mowers and chain saws, small engines power many machines that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Recreational Power Equipment is the study of “how and why” machinery operates along with the “whys” of machinery failure and the learning of “how to” diagnose the problems and make proper, efficient repairs. Students will be able to specialize in different areas of repairing and maintaining this equipment.

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Program Overview and Outcomes

The Recreational Power Equipment program provides current curriculum, instructional materials, and equipment that are needed to reinforce knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate to industry needs. In this program, you will study the “how and why” of machinery operations, along with the “whys” of machinery failures and the learning of “how to” diagnose the problems and make proper, efficient repairs. Upon graduating, students who complete the Recreational Power Equipment program will be prepared to enter the workforce for an entry-level position and be college-ready.

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Task List

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Recreational Power Equipment program, you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

100 Workplace Safety
200 Basic Electrical Principles and Circuit Testing
300 Cooling Systems
400 Fuel Systems
500 Exhaust system
600 Measuring and Trade-Related Mathematics
700 Hand and Power Tools
800 Fasteners
900 Welding, Heating, and Cutting
1000 2 Stroke Cycle Engine
1100 4 Stroke Cycle Engine
1200 Engine Failure Analysis
1300 Starting Systems
1400 Ignition Systems
1500 Charging Systems
1600 Lubrication Systems
1700 Governor Systems
1800 Brake Systems
1900 Clutch and Drive Systems
2000 Parts Management, Invoicing and Record Keeping
2100 Wheels and Chassis Service

Course Materials

The Power and Transportation Cluster includes Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair, Diesel Truck Technology, and Recreational Power Equipment.

Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area at any time. A belt or suspenders must be worn to keep pant legs off the floor, for both safety and for our students to look professional.

All tools and equipment are supplied within this program throughout your North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) career. Students need to purchase the following additional materials:

Purchased from NMTCC:

Uniform shirt ($15-20)

Purchased outside of NMTCC:

Work pants (approx. $20-30)

Work Boots (approx. $25-45)

Optional mechanic gloves (approx. $15-25)

Program Fees:

All students are also required to pay an activity fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) – (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center” or payable online)
Senior certification fees if not covered by NMTCC (approx. $75)

Textbooks / Learning Management System / Communication

Assignments will be accessed through our Canvas learning management system and classroom textbooks.

NMTCC provides students with a Google Account and a Canvas account. To access these accounts see below for links, and username and password format:

Google account: https://www.gmail.com

Canvas account: https://nmtcc.instructure.com/login/canvas

Username: (first initial) (last name) (2 digit Graduation yr)@students.nmtcc.org

Password: 9-digit student ID number (found on back of ID card)

Example: username: jdoe24@students.nmtcc.org

password: 000012345

Classroom Expectations

Daily Class Procedures

Students arrive at class and have 5 minutes to change into their uniform. Students will then be seated in assigned seating as required to work on the daily written assignments and wait for further instruction from the teacher. Announcements, theory reviews, and class discussions will be for approximately 40% of the session. Practical task skills will be for approximately 60% of the session time. Wrap it up-10 minutes prior to leaving the lab, students will be required to clean up their area and return tools, equipment, and Chromebooks per teacher requirements. When completed, they will change out of their uniform and leave at the designated dismissal time.

Classroom Rules

Students in the Recreational Power Equipment Program are expected to follow all classroom rules and procedures daily. Some of these rules include, but are not limited to:

Be ready to work hard with a positive attitude
Treat yourself, classmates, and teachers with respect
Maintain professionalism at all times
Stay on task
Maintain a portfolio
Clean up and return all tools and supplies
Demonstrate appropriate shop and classroom behavior- No Horseplay or inappropriate language
SAFETY- Students must be safety conscious and follow safety procedures at ALL times. Students are not permitted in the lab area without safety glasses and work apparel. Students will be instructed on procedures for fire, intruder, and weather drills.

Students will acknowledge the Class Expectations/Rules form.

Live work requires the MIS-003 form to be filled out and approved by the teacher and administration prior to performing any work.

Students who wish to drive vehicles must complete the NMTCC Driver's Safety Pledge.

Discipline Procedures:

Student discipline is a key component to successfully completing the Recreational Power Equipment program. Student discipline will be addressed in accordance with the NMTCC Student Handbook and Discipline Matrix.

Minor discipline infractions will result in points deducted from the daily work ethic grade. Major infractions will follow the NMTCC Discipline Matrix. Refer to the NMTCC Student Handbook, Discipline Matrix, and Grading Rubric.

Safety

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and SDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction. Students will complete safety videos and tests before entering the lab to perform tasks.

Potential Safety Hazards:

Various chemicals that are:
Flammable, Caustic, Corrosive, Poisonous
Slippery and unstable compounds
Greases/lubricants
Degreasers & Solvents
Anti-freeze
Brake fluid
Fuel

Physical Criteria

Grading Policy

Attendance Policy

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Senior Portfolio

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio. Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.

Honors Course

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Specific Industry Certification:
·     Certified PA State & Emission Inspector
·     OSHA 10-hour Course
·     SP/2 Automotive Safety
·     SP/2 Pollution Prevention

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