Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Power Mechanics Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Power Mechanics
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – Technical Studies
  • Focus: Development of foundational knowledge and practical skills in motor vehicle technology, workshop practice, technical drawing, and engine systems for career preparation in automotive and mechanical fields

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Build a strong foundation for further education and training in power mechanics
  • Apply knowledge and skills to service and repair motor vehicle systems
  • Interpret and communicate engineering designs using appropriate technical drawing skills
  • Work effectively and safely within workshop environments
  • Identify business and entrepreneurship opportunities in the automotive sector
  • Appreciate the role of power mechanics in daily life and national development

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Power Mechanics
    • 1.1 Overview of Power Mechanics as a Learning Area
    • 1.2 Evolution of Motor Vehicles
    • 1.3 Power Mechanics Workshop Layout
    • 1.4 General Workshop Rules and Regulations
  • Strand 2.0: Related Technical Drawing
    • 2.1 Diagonal Scale
    • 2.2 Loci
    • 2.3 Tangency
    • 2.4 Blending of Lines and Curves
  • Strand 3.0: Motor Vehicle Systems
    • 3.1 Road Wheels
    • 3.2 Motor Vehicle Body
    • 3.3 Motor Vehicle Chassis
    • 3.4 Motor Vehicle Body Joining Processes
  • Strand 4.0: Engines
    • 4.1 Introduction to Engines
    • 4.2 Types of Engines
    • 4.3 Classification of Engines
    • 4.4 Engine Components

  The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning through workshop practice, technical drawing, demonstrations, project work, and use of digital resources. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as occupational safety and health, environmental conservation, innovation, digital literacy, teamwork, and entrepreneurship to prepare learners for further training, employment, or self-employment in automotive engineering, mechanical services, and related technical industries.

• Length:

  58 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  POWER MECHANICS

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