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Week

Subject

Topic

Week 1

Orientation
Assessment
SWLL Program
Core Curriculum

Rules, Forms, Orientation
Battery of Assessment Tests
Introduction
Introduction, Safety, Shop Tour

Week 2

Assessment
SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto Body
ISIPA

Battery of Assessment Tests
Attitudes & Myths Towards Anger
WHMIS, Puller Project
Introduction & Assessment
Introduction & Assessment
Introduction & Assessment
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 3

Assessment
SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto Body
ISIPA

ISIP Interview
PSI, Attitudes & Myths Towards Anger
Tires, Wheels, Puller Project, Oxy-Acetylene Use
Tire Machine & Balancer
Truck & Trailer Systems
Auto Body Safety/Materials
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 4

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Interpersonal Communication
Inspections, Lifting, Puller Project
Lube, Oil, Filter, Vehicle Safety Inspections
Truck Trailer Systems
Auto Body Fasteners/Materials
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 5

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto Body
ISIPA

Interpersonal Communication
Engines
Engine Components
Truck Trailer Suspension
Finishing & Supplies
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 6

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto Body
ISIPA

Respect
Fuel Systems, Brakes
Engine Theory
Truck Trailer Suspension
Panel Welding & Repair
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Weeks 7 – 12 Work Experience With Industry Employer  

Week 13

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Respect
Brake Systems
Engine Theory
Truck Trailer Suspension
Sanding & Prepping
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 14

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Respect
Brake Systems
Engine Disassembly
Truck Trailer Suspension
Sanding & Prepping
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 15

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum          
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Personal Coping Mechanisms
Steering & Suspension Systems
Engine Re-Assembly
Rigging & Lifting / Air Brakes
Sanding & Prepping
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Module

Week 16

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Personal Coping Mechanisms
Steering & Suspension Systems
Starters
Air Brakes
Masking & Priming
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 17

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Finding and Maintaining Work
Drivelines & Clutches
Cooling System & Battery Service
Preventative Maintenance
Refinishing
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Week 18

SWLL Program
Core Curriculum
Mechanical
Heavy Duty
Auto body
ISIPA

Finding and Maintaining Work
General Auto Repair
Measuring Instruments, Apprenticeship, Industry
Measuring Instruments, Apprenticeship, Industry
Measuring Instruments, Apprenticeship, Industry
TOWES Curriculum or Advanced Occupational Modules

Weeks 19 – 24

Work Experience
and Job Placement

 

Graduation!