Year: 10 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Kale Jameson
Overview: This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of automotive maintenance and repair. Students will:
- Use tools and machines to work on engines and vehicles.
- Disassemble, diagnose, and repair 4-stroke and other internal combustion engines.
- Learn basic car maintenance and repair.
- Explore car purchasing and trip planning.
- Prepare for the Online Learners’ Test and understand road safety and vehicle ownership.
Topics:
- Workshop safety and maintenance
- Tool safety and maintenance
- Basic automotive systems
Assessment: Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
- Engine Check Run & Assembly: Practical engine work
- Vehicle Safety Procedure: Understanding and applying safety checks
- Money Matters: Budgeting and purchasing a vehicle
- Plan a Road Trip: Logistics and planning
- Tool Use & Maintenance: Practical tool handling skills