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Auto Shop Offers Much to Students and to Industry
BY T.R, WILLIS
Instructor
Canada is in g;rc at need of
skilled auto mechanae . For
many years this country has im-
ported mangy of these people
from Europe. The time has
come when Canada must train
her own men to fill these jobs.
The modern auto mechanic
must, if he is to be successful
in his trade, master many skills
THIS HYDRAULIC DERRICK while small,
is strong enough to lift the average car
motor. Gordon French and Archie Thomp-
son, two Brussels students at WDHS are
shown as they looked over the equipment
used in the auto shop.—A-T Photo.
Not only does he have to cor-
rectly diagnose the fault of an
engine that is far more complex
than any predecessor, but he
should be able to diagnose any
troubles that may occur in au-
tomatic transmissions, limited -
slip differentials, power steer-
ing, brakes and many other
modern innovations. This is
just the beginning of his job.
Once the trouble has been found
he must repair the unit so that
it will give good service for the
cost involved.
The young man who applies
for a job in a garage and wishes
to start his apprenticeship isof-
ten turned away because the
garage owner does not want to
be bothered with apprentices.
Naturally, the beginner occa-
sionally gets into trouble and he
must be guided along the path.
In some respects the garage
owner cannot be blamed, but
some years ago he, too, was at
the start of his career and this
should be remembered. On the
other hand, many shops train
men and put a great deal of
time and money into it and
they are to be congratulated on
their fine effort.
In spite of this, the demand
is still greater than the supply.
This is where I feel the high
school auto shop has its place.
It is the duty of the auto shop
instructor to motivate students
in this area. He should point
out all the advantages and op-
portunities awaiting the grade
12 graduate. It is the duty of
the automotive industry to wel-
come these young men with
CROWDED WITH EQUIPMENT—The automotive shop is
full of expensive equipment, car motors and tools used in
teaching the vocational students the fine points of auto
mechanics. This is an overall picture of the room.
ONE OF THE HEAVIEST pieces of equipment in the new
vocational wing is this 24" thickness planer shown in use
by Fred Wesenberg, left, and Rod Hickey, of Wingham,
under the guidance of their instructor, E. C. Beard.
open arms and to encourage
them to use their knowledge and
to become useful citizens.
What does the high school
auto shop offer to the grade 9
and 10 student? It gives him
an insight into this trade. Not
only will he learn about the
operation of the automobile but
he will learn how to use and
look after tools. He will also
appreciate what is involved
with regard to simple service
operations. By the end of
grade 10 he will be aware of
the opportunities open to him
in this trade.
What does the high school
auto shop offer to the grade 11
and 12 students? It offers them
time to practice most of the
skills and time to master some
of them. The successful can-
didates in grade 12 are reward-
ed with a reduction of two years
of apprenticeship and they are
entitled to 70% of the wage
rate of a journeyman in the
same shop. For those students
who do not wish to follow this
particular trade they may
choose a position allied to the
auto industry where a know-
ledge of automobiles would be
useful,
What does the high school
auto shop offer to the industry?
It offers young men with a good
education who have shown that
they are able and willing to
learn the required skills. It
does not offer the industry class
'A' mechanics but it is offering
some excellent material which
with some encouragement,
will become the backbone of
to -morrow's industry.
I sincerely hope the industry
will make full use of these
young men and remember that
not only have they been ex-
posed to practical work, but
have learned the theory behind
the practical work and have
used some of the finest equip-
ment developed for the auto-
motive industry.
CONGRATULATIONS
CITIZENS OF THE WINGHAM
DISTRICT
The new high school addition is an
attractive asset for the entire community.
We are pleased to have played a part in
its construction.
LOUIS ECKENSWEILER
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
HANOVER -
PHONE 364-1940
ONTARIO
WRITES BEST OF ALL...
BECAUSE IT'S BUILT BEST OF ALL
Best Wishes
Wingham District High School
Now that this fine new vocational wing is completed,
a big undertaking has been accomplished, which will
provide greater opportunities to the youth of the area.
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
FOR USE IN YOUR REORGANIZED PROGRAMME.
Owen Sound Typewriter Co.
OWEN SOUND
ONTARIO
Congratulations
Wingham District High School
These expanded educational facilities will meet
the growing need for greater opportunities for the
youth of the district.
IT'S A PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT AND WE ARE
PLEASED TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY
OF SERVING THIS WORTHY PROJECT.
Wt D. H(/TCHINSON & SONS LTD.
OLIVER & INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS & FARM MACHINERY
WESTINGHOUSE & REVCO APPLIANCES
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