HSC Automotive (VET) study plan

Map every unit of competency in Domain 1 to its core knowledge and performance criteria, and rank them by exam weight

Identify the safety obligations that sit underneath Domain 2, including WHS duty of care, hazard reporting and personal protective equipment selection

Practise reading a workshop procedure and extracting the sequence of steps, tools and safety checks it implies

Set up a personal error log template to capture every practice question answered incorrectly

Explain how four-stroke and two-stroke engine cycles convert combustion into usable torque, and describe the function of each major engine component

Trace fuel, air, ignition and exhaust flow through a petrol engine and identify where faults commonly originate

Interpret common workshop measurement units and tolerances, converting between metric values where required

Answer 40 practice questions on engine fundamentals and record every miss in the error log

Describe the operation of braking, steering and suspension systems and the inspection points a technician checks on each

Sequence a routine vehicle service from pre-service checks through to final road test and documentation

Identify the correct lubricants, fluids and consumables for a given vehicle specification

Diagnose three written fault scenarios by listing likely causes in order of probability

Explain automotive electrical fundamentals including voltage, current, resistance, series and parallel circuits, and battery testing

Interpret a basic wiring diagram and trace a fault through it to a component

Apply hazard identification and risk control to electrical work, including isolation and testing before touching a circuit

Complete a timed mixed practice test covering Domains 1 and 2

Classify workplace hazards into physical, chemical, ergonomic and environmental categories and match each to a control measure using the hierarchy of control

Describe safe handling, storage and disposal requirements for fuels, solvents, coolants and waste oil

Explain emergency procedures including fire response, spill containment and first aid escalation in an automotive workshop

Interpret safety signage and safety data sheet information and state the action each requires

Outline the legal and ethical responsibilities of an automotive worker, including duty of care, environmental legislation and record-keeping

Describe sustainable work practices such as waste segregation, recycling and minimising resource use

Explain communication and teamwork expectations including handover, reporting and customer interaction

Answer 40 practice questions on workplace safety and industry practice and log the results

Revisit every entry in the error log and rewrite the underlying rule or fact for each one in your own words

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions

Identify the three weakest subtopics across both domains and drill each with 20 targeted questions

Rehearse written response structure for scenario questions using a clear cause-action-outcome pattern

Review the competency map and confirm every unit has at least one worked example or explanation in your notes

Re-drill the weakest subtopics identified in week 7 until practice accuracy is consistently above 85 percent

Practise pacing by completing a final timed exam and checking time spent per question

Consolidate a single one-page pre-exam reference sheet of formulas, safety rules and procedures