Fundamentals of Power Equipment I WVEIS 1962
This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for Fundamentals of Power Equipment I as a component of all courses in the Power Equipment Systems concentration. Areas of study include job seeking and keeping skills, safety, basic principles of engine operation, and air and fuel systems. Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills, and personal and professional ethics. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to power equipment systems. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, content standards and objectives.
Grade 10-Adult
/Fundamentals of Power Equipment I
Standard: 1 / Career OpportunitiesET.S.FPE.1 / Students will:
· investigate power equipment careers.
· develop employability skills.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.1.1 / research power equipment related careers.
ET.O.FPE.1.2 / describe the training needed to be successful in mechanical trades.
ET.O.FPE.1.3 / compose a letter of introduction and complete a job application.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.1)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in career opportunities. The student can assess power equipment related careers; interpret the training needed to be successful in mechanical trades; and critique a letter of introduction and complete a job application. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in career opportunities. The student can examine power equipment related careers; utilize the training needed to be successful in mechanical trades; and compose a letter of introduction and complete a job application. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in career opportunities. The student can describe power equipment related careers; describe the training needed to be successful in mechanical trades; and describe a letter of introduction and complete a job application. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 2 / Safety
ET.S.FPE.2 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of safety rules and equipment as it relates to power equipment systems.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.2.1 / select and demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment.
ET.O.FPE.2.2 / assess shop safety by performing a shop safety inspection.
ET.O.FPE.2.3 / select fire extinguishers for each class of fire.
ET.O.FPE.2.4 / model industry color coding of tools and equipment.
ET.O.FPE.2.5 / demonstrate the safe use of tools, machines, and equipment in the power equipment systems lab.
ET.O.FPE.2.6 / research industrial laws and regulations to protect workers on the job.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.2)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in safety. The student can select and critique the use of personal protective equipment; assess shop safety by performing a shop safety inspection; compare and contrast fire extinguishers for each class of fire; model industry color coding of tools and equipment; demonstrate the safe use of tools, machines, and equipment in the power equipment systems lab; and research industrial laws and regulations to protect workers on the job. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in safety. The student can select and demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment; examine shop safety by performing a shop safety inspection; select fire extinguishers for each class of fire; model industry color coding of tools and equipment; demonstrate the safe use of tools, machines, and equipment in the power equipment systems lab; and analyze industrial laws and regulations to protect workers on the job. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in safety. The student can describe the use of personal protective equipment; explain shop safety by listing a shop safety inspection; classify fire extinguishers for each class of fire; define industry color coding of tools and equipment; list the safe use of tools, machines, and equipment in the power equipment systems lab; and describe industrial laws and regulations to protect workers on the job. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 3 / Principles of Operation
ET.S.FPE.3 / Students will explain the components and principles of operation of combustion engines.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.3.1 / explain the requirements for the operation of a heat engine.
ET.O.FPE.3.2 / breakdown and explain the components of an internal combustion engine.
ET.O.FPE.3.3 / contrast variations of internal combustion engines.
ET.O.FPE.3.4 / calculate engine design and performance parameters.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.3)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in principles of operation. The student has a thorough understanding of the physics and chemistry behind the operation of a heat engine. The student can describe the interrelationship of components and how they control the function of an engine. They are able to locate engines in parts and service manuals by their model designations alone. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in principles of operation. The student is familiar with the operating requirements of heat engines and can relate the components to each of the requirements. The student is able to inspect an engine and describe it in terms of its characteristics. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in principles of operation. The student requires assistance in describing the relationship of the elements of a simple engine. The student is not able to identify the components of a simple engine. Errors in describing an engine by its characteristics are observed. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 4 / Air and Fuel Systems
ET.S.FPE.4 / Students will:
· identify and describe air filtration and control systems.
· identify and describe fuel delivery and control systems.
· explain how engine speed is controlled.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.4.1 / contrast air filtration systems.
ET.O.FPE.4.2 / analyze fuel properties and combustion effects.
ET.O.FPE.4.3 / distinguish between different kinds of fuel delivery systems.
ET.O.FPE.4.4 / explain how different air/fuel ratios are delivered to the engine.
ET.O.FPE.4.5 / compare two stroke-cycle induction systems.
ET.O.FPE.4.6 / evaluate the functions of governor systems.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.4)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in air and fuel systems. The student can compare and contrast air filtration systems; assess fuel properties and combustion effects; compare and contrast between different kinds of fuel delivery systems; assess how different air/fuel ratios are delivered to the engine; compare and contrast two stroke-cycle induction systems; and assess the functions of governor systems. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in air and fuel systems. The student can examine air filtration systems; analyze fuel properties and combustion effects; differentiate between various kinds of fuel delivery systems; outline how different air/fuel ratios are delivered to the engine; compare two stroke-cycle induction systems; and evaluate the functions of governor systems. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in air and fuel systems. The student can describe air filtration systems; list fuel properties and combustion effects; describe different kinds of fuel delivery systems; explain how different air/fuel ratios are delivered to the engine; compare two stroke-cycle induction systems; and evaluate the functions of governor systems. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 5 / Participating in the Student Organization
ET.S.FPE.5 / Students will participate in a student organization.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.5.1 / examine the purposes and goals of student organizations.
ET.O.FPE.5.2 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions.
ET.O.FPE.5.3 / discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organizations as an adult.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.5)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in participating in the student organization. The student can critique the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; assess the leadership skills gained through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and analyze the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in participating in the student organization. The student can examine the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in participating in the student organization. The student can list the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; describe the leadership skills gained through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and list the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 6 / Literacy and Numeracy
ET.S.FPE.6 / Students will demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex, real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area and improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
Objectives / Students will
ET.O.FPE.6.1 / utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ET.O.FPE.6.2 / demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ET.O.FPE.6.3 / demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ET.O.FPE.6.4 / analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
Performance Descriptors (ET.PD.FPE.6)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student chooses a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; performs writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; communicates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and evaluates tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student utilizes a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and analyzes tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in literacy and numeracy. The student selects a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; reproduces writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; illustrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and explains tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 7
/21st Century Learning Skills
ET.S.FPE.7
/ The student will· access and manipulate information for use in oral, written, or multimedia format using appropriate technology skills.