Cooperative Education Course Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components
Course	Transportation Technology, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation, TTJ3E The Ontario Curriculum, Technological Education, Grades 11 and 12, 2000
Credit Value	1
Description of the Placement Situation
The placement is a small, independent automotive shop repairs all automobile makes and models. The owner, who is a licensed automotive service technician, operates the business and employs three automotive technicians. The student will predominantly work with one technician but may assist the other three technicians. The student will perform minor repairs on all automotive makes and models.
Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course 2

Related Course Expectations
Strand: Skills and Processes SPV.01·· function effectively both as individuals and as members of a cooperative team to service and repair vehicles; SP1.01 - use brainstorming techniques to help determine the best solution to a transportation-related challenge; SP1.04 - develop a plan of procedures that indicates the steps required when repairing or servicing a vehicle; SP1.05 - complete a work order for a specific transportation technology task; SPV.02 · apply the technological principles of input, process, and output in troubleshooting vehicle systems; SP2.01 - use effectively, store safely, and maintain in good working order measurement, hand, power, machine, and pneumatic tools and equipment required for basic service tasks; SP2.04 - access and apply information from manuals, software databases, on-line information, and computerized diagnostic tools when troubleshooting and repairing components; SPV.03 · use current technology when servicing, repairing, and modifying vehicles; SP3.02 - conduct an accurate cost analysis of a repair or service and communicate the results of the analysis to a customer; SP3.03 - produce oral, written, and word-processed reports of repairs or services;	SPV.04 · communicate clearly about transportation techniques and applications using appropriate transportation terms; SP4.03 - use appropriate technical language in technical reports and presentations. Strand: Impact and Consequences ICV.02 · follow safe work practices in the transportation sector workplace, including safety procedures and practices and the use of protective clothing and gear; IC2.01 - work safely when performing tasks in the transportation sector; IC2.02 - use all required protective clothing and gear when working the transportation sector; IC2.04 - use material safety data sheets (MSDS) from the WHMIS when handling materials; ICV.04 · describe the career opportunities available in the transportation sector on graduation from high school; ICV.05 · describe and evaluate the employability skills required to be successful in the workplace; IC3.01 - describe apprenticeship and training opportunities in the transportation sector before and after graduation from high school; IC3.02 - explain the importance of employability skills in achieving success in the workplace.
Cooperative Education Course
Rights and Responsibilities R1 – the school and placement expectations that they are to achieve in the cooperative education course R2 – placement-specific workplace health and safety considerations	R5 – the individual’s right to function in a climate free from abuse and harassment R8 – appropriate methods of dealing with and reporting concerns or problems at the placement
Health and Safety H1 – an understanding of workplace health and safety rules H2 – the appropriate use of safety equipment, including fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors H3 – an understanding of the need for personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, boots, and aprons H4 – an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act H5 – the correct handling of materials and equipment as specified in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Training Program H6 – an understanding of the coverage provided by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act H7 – the procedures for reporting accidents H8 – the procedures for reporting unsafe practices	Workplace Opportunities and Challenges W1 – demonstrate the ability to access related career information W4 – demonstrate an understanding of labour market trends and of the nature of the workplace in the future W5 – demonstrate the ability to produce an effective exit resume Reflective Learning RL1 – relate the placement experience both to the curriculum expectations of the related course and to the expectations related to cooperative education, using a variety of strategies, activities, and tools RL2 – reflect on and analyse their placement experiences

Employer’s Expectations

The employer expectations are the same as those identified from the related course and the Cooperative Education course.

See relevant learning skills, which are assessed with a rating scale for reporting purposes.

For OYAP students, see the training standards for the appropriate trade and its related training program.

Learning Opportunities at the Placement

Learning Strategies

The student has opportunities to learn about: · shop and tool maintenance; · performing oil changes; · winterizing vehicles; · rotating tires; · cleaning vehicles; · completing a work order; · developing a plan that illustrates the steps required to repair/service a vehicle; · communicating effectively; · working safely; · using diagnostic technology; · career opportunities available in the transportation sector.

The student learns through: · brainstorming · collaborative learning · conferencing/discussion · role modeling · independent study · one-to-one mentoring · journal writing · oral presentations · research · observation · reading · questioning · reflection

Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose	Assessment and Evaluation Strategies	Scoring Tools	Expectations	Achievement Chart
Evaluation 70%	Performance Appraisal	Rubric	SPV.01, SPV.02, SPV.03, SPV.04, SP1.01, SP1.04, SP1.05, SP2.01, SP2.04, SP3.01, SP3.02, SP3.03, SP4.03, ICV.02, IC2.01, IC2.02, IC2.04 H1, H2, H3, H5	A
Evaluation 70%	Journal Writing	Rubric	W1, W2, W3, J3, R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, H1, H2, H3, H4, H7, RL1, RL2, RL3	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation 70%	Assignment: Career Research	Marking Scheme	W1, W4 ICV.04, IC3.01, IC3.02	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Exit Résumé	Rubric	W5	C, A
Evaluation 30%	Report and Oral Presentation: How Things Are Done in the Shop	Marking Scheme	SPV.01, SPV.02, SPV.03, SPV.04, SP1.04, SP1.05, SP2.04, SP3.01, SP3.02, SP3.02, SP3.03, SP4.03, ICV.02, IC2.01, IC2.02 H1, H3, R1, RL2	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation 30%	Demonstration and Explanation: Demonstrating My Skills	Rubric		K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation 30%	Report: Preparing a Maintenance Schedule	Rating Scale		K/U, T, C, A