Small Power Equipment Scope

Coordinators:Michael Tew, Brittany DoyleDate of Competition:April 5th2016, 7:30AM Start

Location:Robert Bateman High School – Burlington, Ontario

PURPOSE OF THE CHALLENGE:

To evaluate each competitor’s skills and knowledge according to industry standards in the areas

of inspection procedures, maintenance, and repair of small engines and recreational vehicles.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO BE TESTED:

Competitors will demonstrate their ability to perform repairs and diagnostics with efficiency and

merit. The challenge will require the competitors to:

1. Complete a Multiple Choice theory exam relating to all aspects of gasoline and

diesel engines (1 hour).

2. Perform an engine disassembly and reassembly (includes measuring of parts to

specifications by using micrometers, plastigauge bearing clearance, calculate bore and stroke,

Clearance volume, and total CID) (4 hours).

3. Identify various hand tools and small engine parts (.25 hours).

4. Have a Cover letter, and Résumé to be used in a mock job interview (1 hour).

Evaluation:

Theory 15% Practical 80% Interview 5%

 The competitor(s) will complete the written test as individuals. The engine rebuild

and tool/part identification will be performed in teams of two.

 The written test will be out of a mark of 50 based on and will have a time limit of

one (1)hour from starting time. All the competitors will write the test at the same

time.

 The multiple choice test will be out of a mark of 50 and will be based on engine

operating principles (4 Stroke, 2 Stroke, and Diesel), engine parts, air/ liquid Cooled

engines, fuel systems(Carburetor/Fuel Injection), emissions, and basic electrical

systems (Starting, Charging, Ignition,Lighting Circuits and use of fuses on a circuit, ohms

law, and some diagnostic questions.The practical components will be judged first by a

time limit of fifteen (20) minutes per area, then by completeness and correctness.

Students will be scheduled to complete all activities while their partner will be completing

their engine disassembly and reassembly. All marks will be entered into Markbook . The

person entering the scores will not be a teacher of any of the students competing in the

competition.

5. Complete a small electrical task

Notes:The instructors and competitors should arrive at the competition site at least 15 minutes

before the start time. The competitors will bring with them a pencil and eraser for the

test, appropriate clothing and footwear to allow access to the workshop. This includes

full-length pants; shirts with proper sleeves that are protective but not baggy, safety

glasses and proper foot wear (safety boots if possible). It is recommended that all

competitors do not bring backpacks and expensive MP3 players and Cell phones must

be off and out of site. Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.

All competitors must bring their own safety equipment, hand tools, and measuring

tools (Torque wrenches-inch lbs, feeler gauges, micrometers, and vernier caliper)