MEC1130: Mechanical Systems

Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

Demonstrate the safe use of tools and follow established laboratory procedures

Describe principles and concepts related to the use of mechanisms to control and transmit force and motion in a mechanical system

Apply basic principles and concepts of mechanical systems

Demonstrate basic competencies

Make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

1.1

Demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures

1.2

Explain dangers associated with rotating/moving components

2.1

Describe the application of mechanical systems that are found in all aspects of human endeavour

2.2

Demonstrate the use of simple machines to change the:

2.3

Identify and describe a mechanism that produces:

2.4

Use a graph to describe the action of a cam as it changes rotary motion to linear motion

2.5

Explain the difference between direct and indirect transmission of power

2.6

Describe the purpose and types of:

3.1

Demonstrate the use of simple machines to:

3.2

Describe the relationship between torque, velocity and gear ratios

3.3

Explain why friction has both positive and negative attributes

3.4

Compare the coefficient of friction between two different materials

3.5

Describe how friction can be increased or decreased in a mechanical system

3.6

Calculate the mechanical advantage of one or more mechanisms to determine the efficiency of the system

3.7

Explain how mechanical energy can be changed to:

3.8

List, observe and service mechanical systems on a given vehicle

4.1

Demonstrate fundamental skills to:

4.2

Demonstrate personal management skills to:

4.3

Demonstrate teamwork skills to:

5.1

Complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

5.2

Create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

2.2.1

Direction in which a force acts

2.2.2

Size of the force

2.2.3

Place where the force acts

2.3.1

Linear motion

2.3.2

Reciprocating motion

2.3.3

Oscillating motion

2.3.4

Rotary motion

2.3.5

Other

2.6.1

Shafts

2.6.2

Couplers

2.6.3

Universal joints

2.6.4

Pins

2.6.5

Others

3.1.1

Start and stop motion

3.1.2

Change directions

3.1.3

Increase or decrease speed

3.1.4

Increase or decrease torque

3.7.1

Heat energy

3.7.2

Electrical energy

3.7.3

Fluid energy

3.7.4

Other

4.1.1

Communicate

4.1.2

Manage information

4.1.3

Use numbers

4.1.4

Think and solve problems

4.2.1

Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

4.2.2

Be responsible

4.2.3

Be adaptable

4.2.4

Learn continuously

4.2.5

Work safely

4.3.1

Work with others

4.3.2