Automotive Maintenance Training workshop for secondary Vocational teachers of Montana Available this Summer at UM COT, COT Helena, and MSU-N Havre

The Northwest Tech Prep Region is the sponsor a Teacher
Training workshop for secondary Vocational teachers of Montana
in the area of Automotive Maintenance during the summer of
2003.

There are three tracts available. A small engines
curriculum will be offered at the College of Technology, U of M
Missoula; an Automotive Maintenance curriculum will be offered
at the College of Technology, Helena; and a Diesel/Agriculture
curriculum will be offered at MSU-N in Havre.

These programs will
run concurrently from June 16 through July 3, 2003. Each
program will award 6 graduate credits to participating teachers.

Objective: Provide an economically feasible professional development
program for Montana Vocational Teachers which will enhance
small engine skills, teacher retention, and employment
opportunity.

Dates:
The small engines workshop will run from June 16th.
through July 3rd.

Course Length: Class will run from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. plus 8 evening hours.

Credits: (6)
Small Engine Principles 60 hours = 4 credits
Small Engine Performance Lab 60 hours = 2 credits
These classes will run concurrently

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With Grateful thanks for support and materials donated by:

Briggs & Stratton

Power Equipment Systems

Tecumseh

Each student will take back with them to their school at least 2 engines and one short block plus other training materials.

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Please contact Jim Lizotte for more information and registration information: [email protected] 406-243-7642

Individuals Involved:

• Jim Lizotte, College of Technology, Industrial Technology
Dept. chair and Recreational Power Equipment program
director

• Murray Catlin, College of Technology machine shop and
welding instructor

• Cheryl Galipeau, College of Technology computer instructor

• Don Michalsky, Montana Office of Public Instruction

• Doug Leishner, service trainer for Midland Implement, Billings, MT

• Dave Barber, Sales Representative, Power Equipment Systems, Salem, OR

• Glen Rubottom, industrial tool sales, Snap-On Tools

• Alan Parker, service trainer for Original Equipment, Billings, MT

• Jay Blake, service trainer for Briggs & Stratton Corp., Milwaukee, WI

• Cindy Saladich, service trainer for Briggs & Stratton
Corp., Milwaukee, (tentative)

UNITS/ASSIGNMENTS:

Jim Lizotte
• Direct Vocational Teacher Quality Enhancement Program
• 2- Stroke Theory/Lab
• 2-Stroke Fuel Systems
• Magnetism and Basic Electricity
• Ignition Systems
• Charging Systems
• Cranking Motors
• Batteries
• Soldering
• Specialized Equipment
• Generating Systems
• Lawnmower Blade Sharpening/Balancing
• Field Trip

Murray Catlin
• Tools

Cheryl Galipeau
• Electronic Parts Retrieval

Don Michalsky
• High School Shop Safety

Doug Leishner
• Industry Overview/Job Opportunities
• Hydraulics
• Tools & Supplies Sources

Dave Barber
• Tools & Supplies Sources

Glen Rubottom
• Tools for the small engines shop and battery testing

Jay Blake and Cindy Salandich Briggs & Stratton Training
• Ignition, Alternators, Magnets
• Carburetion, Air Filtration
• Overview of B & S
• AC and DC alternators/regulators
• Running Engine Tests
• VOA meters
• Piston & Ring Function
• OHV Engine Teardown
• Valve Guide & Seat Service
• Troubleshooting with: Compression, Leak-down, Vacuum testers

Alan Parker
• Failure Analysis
• Recoil Starter Repair
• Water Cooled Engines
• e-Tech Engines
• Future Trends
• Repair Manual Orientation
• Training Cutaways
• Repair Manual Orientation
• Internet Access for Power Equipment Materials
• Certification for Training Programs (EETC)

The following criteria will be used the student’s final grade:
SMALL ENGINE PRINCIPLES: 4 credits
• Written tests/quizzes (60%)
• Required 3-ring notebook (10%)
• Attendance (10%)
• Final Written Test (20%)
SMALL ENGINE PERFORMANCE LAB: 2 credits
• Lab Exercises (80%)
• Required 3-ring notebook (10%)
• Attendance (10%)

Students will receive the traditional letter grades A-F

Training Materials and Readings: SMALL ENGINES Textbook,
Workbook, and Instructors Guide, American Technical
Publications, by Briggs & Stratton; various training manuals
from Tecumseh Products Co. and Kohler Co.

Required lab worksheets:

• Engine disassembly/reassembly and measurements
• Valve and seat servicing
• Lawnmower blade sharpening and balancing
• Soldering of wire terminals
• Rewind starter
• Carburetor disassembly, reassembly and adjustment
• Compression testing
• Cylinder leak-down testing
• Electrical
. Ohm’s law principles
. Ignition
. Charging
. Cranking
. Battery testing

Vocational Teacher Quality Enhancement
Small Engines Curriculum
University of Montana
College of Technology, Missoula
Summer 2003

Prepared and directed by: Jim Lizotte, U of M Industrial Technology
Department Chair; Recreational Power Equipment program
program director; B.S. Industrial Education 1966, M.S.
Industrial Education 1967, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Please contact Jim Lizotte for more information and registration information: [email protected] 406-243-7642