Chapter 5 Light vehicle engine systems

Introduction
Light vehicle engine systems
This chapter is an introduction to light vehicle engine systems, components and operation. This chapter is designed to provide your learners with all the knowledge and practical skills they will need to understand and work safely at this level. It is an area which learners find interesting but challenging as well. This chapter covers all the main components used in both spark ignition (petrol) and compression ignition (diesel) engines. It will introduce the learners to the basic operating principles of light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication, cooling, ignition, fuel and exhaust systems. Within the learning resources for this chapter you will find a variety of activities including some specifically designed animations to help make the more complex areas of the learning easier to deliver and understand. The scheme of work is based on a 15 week programme of 4 hours a week but you may wish to rearrange this to suit your learner need and the needs of your centre.

Chapter content
This chapter will cover the following topic areas:

Work safely on light vehicle engine systems Petrol and diesel engine systems Spark ignition and compression ignition engines Liquid cooling and lubrication systems Fuel systems Exhaust systems Routine engine maintenance Environmental considerations

Resources
The scheme of work for this chapter links to the following resources to help you deliver Chapter 5.
Lesson plan Activity sheets Risk assessment sheet PowerPoint presentation Interactive activities Electronic animation
Week 2 AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, AS5, AS6, AS7, AS8, AS9, AS10, AS11, AS12 RA5 PPT5 IA5 EA3, EA4

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Scheme of work
Number of weeks: 15 Duration of session: 4 hours Guided learning hours: 60 Credits: 8 IA = Interactive activity EA = Electronic animation RA = Risk assessment sheet Su = Support

Academic year:

Chapter 5: Light vehicle engine systems

Broad aim: To develop an understanding of the principles, construction and operation of light vehicle engine systems

Tutor(s):

SB = Student Book

AS = Activity Sheet

PPT = PowerPoint

Chapter 5 Light vehicle engine systems

St = Stretch

Week
Learners take notes on presentation Learners discuss the key terms associated with engine components and differences between SI and CI engines Learners watch EA3 Engine components Learners to complete AS1 Engine components Using SB pages 5-8 for reference if needed PPT5 Engine components Engine components for demonstration Whiteboard and pen Learner notebooks and pens IA5 Engine components AS1 Engine components SB pages 5-8

Outcome/topic

Content

Learner activity

Resources

Functional skills
English: Speaking and listening Contributing to discussion and listening to the presentation and peers Reading and writing Reading presentation slides and writing notes

Stretch and support

St1 Engine component functions

LO2 Know SI and CI engine systems and components

Tutor gives presentation and describes the components found in the construction and operation of spark ignition (SI) engines, including the following:

Cylinder block, cylinder head, engine sump, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and rings, camshaft, valves, inlet and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, front drive pulley, gaskets and seals

Tutor asks learners to watch EA3 Engine components

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Tutor asks learners to complete AS1 Engine components with reference to SB pages 5-8

Chapter 5 Light vehicle engine systems

AS1 Engine components

Task 1 PPE
When you are working on a light vehicle engine system there a number of PPE that you should always wear. Fill in the gaps in the table below. PPE Steel toe capped boots They provide protection for the body from coming into contact with oils and chemicals Oil and chemicals would get on hands Latex gloves They provide protection for the eyes from oils, chemicals and loose pieces of metal Why should you wear them? What is the consequence if you dont wear them?

Task 2 Crankshaft
1 What is the purpose of the crankshaft?

Name the parts of the crankshaft shown:

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