SECTION 130.445. Small Engine Technology I (One Credit), Adopted 2015

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.

(b) Introduction.

(1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.

(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance.

(3) Small Engine Technology I includes knowledge of the function and maintenance of the systems and components of all types of small engines such as outdoor power equipment, motorcycles, generators, and irrigation engines. This course is designed to provide training for employment in the small engine technology industry. Instruction includes the repair and service of cooling, air, fuel, lubricating, electrical, ignition, and mechanical systems. In addition, the student will receive instruction in safety, academic, and leadership skills as well as career opportunities.

(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

(c) Knowledge and skills.

(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:

(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the small engine technology industry;

(B) identify careers in the small engine technology industry;

(C) apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the small engine technology industry;

(D) discuss certification opportunities;

(E) demonstrate skills and knowledge related to personal and occupational health and safety in the workplace;

(F) discuss response plans to emergency situations;

(G) identify employers' expectations, appropriate work habits, ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship skills; and

(H) develop personal goals, objectives, and strategies as part of a plan for future career and educational opportunities.

(2) The student demonstrates appropriate personal and communication skills. The student is expected to:

(A) describe and demonstrate ethical and legal responsibilities for appropriate workplace conduct;

(B) demonstrate proper etiquette and behavior;

(C) demonstrate appropriate personal appearance and hygiene;

(D) practice written and oral communication skills and employ effective listening skills;

(E) employ technical writing and preparation skills; and

(F) demonstrate effective speaking skills through prepared and extemporaneous oral presentations.

(3) The student describes the historical, current, and future significance of the small engine technology industry. The student is expected to:

(A) describe emerging technologies and their impact on the small engine technology industry;

(B) identify issues affecting the small engine technology industry related to employment, safety, and environmental issues;

(C) discuss regulations and laws and their impact on the small engine technology industry; and

(D) read appropriate written material to stay abreast of current issues impacting the small engine technology industry.

(4) The student participates in opportunities for leadership development and personal growth. The student is expected to:

(A) participate in the planning and development of leadership and skill development activities such as conducting effective meetings, team building activities, and strategic planning; and

(B) use resources available through an organization such as a career and technical student organization to develop employability skills.

(5) The student identifies the skills used to maintain and operate a small engine maintenance facility. The student is expected to:

(A) perform preventative maintenance schedule plans and systems to keep facility, tools, and equipment operating safely and properly;

(B) use the preventative maintenance schedule of the facility, tools, and equipment to determine repair or replacement needs;

(C) complete repair orders and paperwork related to the small engine technology industry to properly document work needed or completed;

(D) estimate parts and labor costs on repair orders for small engine repair; and

(E) locate, read, and interpret service repair information such as small engine schematics, charts, and service-repair manuals and bulletins.

(6) The student applies problem-solving, mathematical, and organizational skills to maintain financial and logistical records. The student is expected to:

(A) develop project proposals;

(B) develop and maintain records appropriate to the small engine technology industry;

(C) describe mathematical formulas used to perform engine calculations such as calculating cylinder volume, engine displacement, combustion chamber volume, compressed head gasket volume, piston and deck height, piston dish volume, dome volume, cylinder volume, compression ratio, and horsepower;

(D) describe mathematical formulas used to perform electrical calculations such as calculating electrical resistance, current, and voltage in engines; and

(E) apply Ohm's law to small engine electrical circuits using a digital multimeter.

(7) The student uses information technology resources specific to the small engine technology industry to access, manage, integrate, and create information. The student is expected to:

(A) use personal management software such as email and Internet applications and word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, collaborative, groupware, and virtual meeting software;

(B) discuss Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems applications; and

(C) use computer-based equipment.

(8) The student demonstrates an understanding of technical knowledge and skills of small engine technology. The student is expected to:

(A) identify the use and application of small engines and their components;

(B) identify the components of electrical-electronic systems;

(C) demonstrate awareness of engine designs, components, and applications;

(D) identify and use engine measuring tools and test equipment;

(E) use tools used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of small engines;

(F) compare and contrast the characteristics of two- and four-cycle engines; and

(G) identify and discuss the functions of the major small engine components.

(9) The student applies technical knowledge and skills in simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) troubleshoot and repair small engines;

(B) assess the proper fuel mixtures and analyze the efficiency of various fuels used in small engines;

(C) distinguish between valve arrangement positions and analyze valve timing with respect to crankshaft rotation;

(D) perform preventative maintenance and service engine lubrication, cooling, starting, fuel, and ignition systems and associated fluids and filters;

(E) perform routine installations, inspections, adjustments, and maintenance on small engines using testing tools and equipment;

(F) demonstrate knowledge of electrical testing tools and equipment commonly used in small engine maintenance;

(G) perform measurements using precision instruments;

(H) inspect and measure small engine parts for wear tolerances;

(I) explain the relationship between an electric current and magnetic fields in ignition, charging, and starting systems; and

(J) analyze the effects of heating and cooling on small engines.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.445 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123