CTS: Mechanics
The Mechanics strand helps students recognize career opportunities in the transportation industry and develop the knowledge,
skills and attitudes required to service and maintain transportation vehicles.
Mechanics is just one of 22 strands* in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). For more information on the full group of CTS strands, visit the CTS Curriculum Structure.
*Each CTS "strand" is comprised of a group of 1-credit courses designed to support positive career opportunities for students.
Page Contents
Program of Studies
Guide to Standards and Implementation
GSI Sections
Introductory Courses
Intermediate Courses
Advanced Courses
Authorized Resources Database — A searchable database of all authorized resources.
Program of Studies
The Program of Studies identifies the acceptable standards required of junior and senior high school students in this optional program.
Program of Studies [Revised 2005] (233 kb)
Guide to Standards and Implementation (GSI)
The Guide to Standards and Implementation provides the competencies students are expected to demonstrate.
It also outlines suggestions for instruction,approved learning resources and linkages.
Content from the programs of study are shown as shaded text.
Further information also can be found in the CTS Manual for Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers.
Original GSI, 1997 (1.17 mb)
2002 Amendments (79 kb)
2005 Amendments (118 kb)
Complete GSI (includes original 1997 document and all subsequent amendments) (1.1 mb)
GSI Sections
Strand Rationale and Philosophy (14 kb)
Scope and Sequence Chart (16 kb)
Module [Course] Descriptions (11 kb)
Planning for Instruction (26 kb)
Assessment Tools
General CTS Tools (51 kb)
General Strand Tools (25 kb)
Introductory Tools (49 kb)
Intermediate Tools (94 kb)
Advanced Tools (155 kb)
Linkages/Transitions (102 kb)
Learning Resource Guide (99 kb)
Sample Student Learning Guides (132 kb)
MEC1010: Modes & Mechanisms (14 kb)
MEC1020: Vehicle Service & Care (14 kb)
MEC1040: Engine Fundamentals (12 kb)
MEC1090: Electrical Fundamentals (13 kb)
MEC1110: Pneumatics & Hydraulics (13 kb)
MEC1130: Mechanical Systems (12 kb)
MEC1150: Ride & Control Systems (13 kb)
MEC1160: Structures & Materials (11 kb)
MEC1170: Metal Forming & Finishing (11 kb)
MEC1190: Surface Preparation 1 (10 kb)
MEC2010: Vehicle Detailing (13 kb)
MEC2020: Vehicle Maintanence (14 kb)
MEC2030: Lubrication & Cooling (13 kb)
MEC2040: Fuel & Exhaust Systems (12 kb)
MEC2050: Alternative Fuel Engines (11 kb)
MEC2060: Ignition Systems (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]
MEC2070: Emission Controls (12 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]
MEC2090: Electrical Components (11 kb)
MEC2100: Power Assist Accessories (10 kb)
MEC2110: Braking Systems (12 kb)
MEC2120: Hydraulic Accessories (13 kb)
MEC2130: Drive Trains (14 kb)
MEC2140: Transmissions/Transaxles (13 kb)
MEC2150: Suspension Systems (12 kb)
MEC2160: Steering Systems (12 kb)
MEC2170: Metal Repair & Finishing (10 kb)
MEC2180: Trim Replacement (11 kb)
MEC2190: Surface Preparation 2 (10 kb)
MEC2200: Refinishing 1 (11 kb)
MEC2210: Touch-up & Finishing (10 kb)
MEC2220: Interior Repairs (10 kb)
MEC3010: Buying & Selling Vehicles (13 kb)
MEC3020: Vehicle Value Appraisal (13 kb)
MEC3030: Engine Diagnosis (11 kb)
MEC3040: Engine Tune-up (12 kb)
MEC3050: Engine Replacement (12 kb)
MEC3060: Engine Reconditioning 1 (11 kb)
MEC3070: Engine Reconditioning 2 (11 kb)
MEC3080: Alternative Energy Systems (12 kb)
MEC3090: Computer Systems (11 kb)
MEC3100: Safety Systems (10 kb)
MEC3110: Climate Control (11 kb)
MEC3120: Power Assisting (11 kb)
MEC3130: Automatic Transmissions (14 kb)
MEC3140: Drive Train Repair (10 kb)
MEC3150: Wheel Alignment (11 kb)
MEC3160: Body Repair Estimation (12 kb)
MEC3170: Damage Analysis (11 kb)
MEC3180: Damage Repair 1 (11 kb)
MEC3190: Damage Repair 2 (13 kb)
MEC3200: Refinishing 2 (11 kb)
MEC3210: Plastic & Fibreglass (13 kb)
MEC3220: Glass Replacement (10 kb)
MEC3230: Refinishing 3 (13 kb)
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