SECTION 130.446. Small Engine Technology II (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Prerequisite: Small Engine Technology I. Students shall be awarded two credits 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 II includes advanced knowledge of the function, diagnosis, and service 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 hands-on and practical application for employment in the small engine technology industry. Instruction includes the repair and service of cooling, air, fuel, lubricating, electrical, ignition, and mechanical systems and small engine overhauls. In addition, students 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 of 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;

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

(I) prepare a resume; and

(J) demonstrate job interview skills.

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

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

(B) demonstrate proper etiquette and behavior;

(C) demonstrate appropriate personal appearance and hygiene;

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

(E) demonstrate advanced technical writing and preparation skills; and

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

(3) 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;

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

(C) record individual progress to document achievements.

(4) 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) compare and contrast issues affecting the small engine technology industry related to employment, safety, environmental, and regulatory issues; and

(C) describe local and global market conditions and practices that impact the application and need of the small engine technology industry.

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

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

(B) complete repair orders and paperwork related to the small engine technology industry to properly document work needed or completed such as ensuring proper customer communication and authorization;

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

(D) describe common business management principles such as technician productivity, shop efficiency, and profit margins; and

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

(6) The student applies appropriate research methods to small engine technology topics. The student is expected to:

(A) use a variety of resources to research, trouble shoot, and diagnose concerns and failures; and

(B) describe the application of the scientific method of research to small engine technology such as identifying a problem, establishing a procedure, performing direct and indirect observation, collecting and interpreting data, and drawing conclusions by verifying the complaint, determining the related symptoms, analyzing the symptoms, isolating the trouble, correcting the trouble, and checking for proper operation.

(7) 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) collect and organize data in graphs, tables, and charts;

(D) analyze and interpret data from graphs, tables, and charts;

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

(F) use mathematical formulas to perform electrical calculations such as calculating and measuring electrical resistance, current, and voltage in engines;

(G) apply Ohm's law to small engine electrical circuits using a digital multimeter; and

(H) apply electrical principles to diagnose and repair small engine components such as generators, electric motors, power supplies, electronic amplifiers, relays, and circuits.

(8) The student uses information technology tools 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 other computer-based equipment.

(9) The student demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and skills of small engine technology. The student is expected to:

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

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

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

(D) demonstrate the correct use of engine measuring tools and test equipment.

(10) The student demonstrates advanced technical knowledge and skills in simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:

(A) troubleshoot and repair small engines;

(B) perform preventative maintenance on small engines;

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

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

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

(F) perform routine installations, inspections, adjustments, and maintenance on small engine testing tools and equipment;

(G) demonstrate knowledge of electrical testing tools and equipment commonly used in small engine maintenance such as digital multimeters;

(H) perform measurements using precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and Vernier calipers;

(I) inspect and measure small engine parts for wear tolerances and compare to specifications;

(J) demonstrate the relationship between an electric current and magnetic fields in ignition, starting, and charging systems with the use of test equipment;

(K) analyze the effects of heating and cooling on small engines;

(L) explain the thermophysical properties of fluids commonly used in small engine systems;

(M) explain the laws of thermodynamics;

(N) explain torque, horsepower, and heat energy transfer in small engines;

(O) calculate speed and acceleration in small engines; and

(P) compare and contrast efficiency of various engine sizes and types.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.446 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123