PRACTICAL
DEMONSTRATIO
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE N
LEVEL 3
LESSON PLAN FORMAT
1. TOPIC 10 Remove and replace a vehicle engine
2. SO 10.3 Remove The Engine From The Vehicle
3. LO 10.3. Remove the engine from the engine
2 compartment
4. LESSON TOPIC Remove the engine.
5. LESSON TYPE Practical- Demonstration
Date: 2015 Level: 3 Duration: 100 minutes
Lesson aim(s) After the lesson the students will be able to:
related to identify and select the correct tools and equipment for removing an engine from a vehicle
curriculum Interpret instructions from a service manual
Drain all relevant fluids
Disconnect, mark and store all components
Remove the engine
Key concepts and Engine crane, Slings, Lifting fixture, Coolant
terminology
Key questions Why remove a bonnet before attempting to remove the engine from the vehicle?
What is a lifting fixture?
(Questions you will
What is the purpose of supporting the gearbox before removing the engine?
ask in class or use
Why is the lifting capacity of the engine crane important?
as assessment)
What measure must be in place to ensure correct re-fitment of all electrical and mechanical
components?
Lesson support materials e.g. textbooks, resource Advance preparation: (special) equipment, machines or tools
books, workbooks, DVDs, posters, textbook, required, space-classroom-workshop, IT facilities, data projector, etc.
worksheets, handouts, checklists, PP
presentations, task instructions, etc.
Workshop / classroom.
DVD.
Data projector.
Checklist.( See text book)
Internet.
Service manual.
Applicable tools and equipment.
Power Point Presentation.
Suitable vehicle with an engine.
Teaching activities Learning activities Min
What will the lecturer do? What will students do?
1. Introduction and ice-breaker: IMPORTANT:
Students should perform all tasks under
Why do we remove an engine from a supervision of a senior or lecturer. 7 min
vehicle? Students must provide Students must adhere to al safety rules.
sensible answers.
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Start with slide 5 from the power 5 min
point presentations and ask students
why it is good to clean an engine prior
to removal.
2. Main activities: Students demonstrate an understanding of how:
Demonstrate how prepare the work area To prepare the work area. 5 min
Demonstrate Selection of applicable tools To obtain all applicable tools. 5 min
and manuals. To follow instructions in service manual
Demonstrate how to safely mount the lifting To remove the engine hood without damaging 13 min
fixture onto the engine. the paint work
Demonstrate how to position the lifting How to store the engine hood
crane to remove the engine from the vehicle To mark and remove electrical and mechanical 20 min
components.
To drain engine fluids 10 min
To mount the lifting fixture onto the engine. 5 min
To position the lifting crane to remove the 5 min
engine from the vehicle
To safely remove the engine from the vehicle 15 min
3. Consolidation and ending: Lecturer guide students and answer questions arising
from the practical exercise to clarify any unclear
Summarize the exercise. perception. 10 min
Check if students adhere to all safety standards.
Assessment: opportunities and evidence – indicate informal or formal
Informal. Student show their skills in removing the engine.
Written work: in exercise books, on worksheets and /or self-assessment activity
Complete the checklist during exercise.
Lecturer’s reflection on current lesson: After your lesson- what went well, where can you improve, what will you do different.
Two 100 minute practical sessions may be needed to complete the practical exercise. Lecturer use own discretion.
Follow-on: what will be done in the next lesson (adjustments in lesson plan)
How to reinstall the engine.
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