AICET for CITS study plan

Define the core trade-theory vocabulary (tariff, quota, subsidy, comparative advantage, terms of trade) and write a one-line definition for each in your own words

Derive the Ricardian one-factor model from assumptions to the production possibility frontier and opportunity-cost ratio, working two numerical examples by hand

Compute opportunity costs and identify comparative advantage for a two-country, two-good table without looking at notes

List the standard assumptions behind free-trade gains and state one realistic violation of each

Explain the Heckscher-Ohlin factor-proportions logic and predict trade patterns from factor endowments in three short scenarios

Distinguish the specific-factors model from H-O and state which factor gains or loses from trade in each

Describe economies of scale and intra-industry trade and explain why similar countries trade similar goods

Summarize the main instruments of trade policy (tariff, quota, export subsidy, voluntary restraint) and their welfare effects on consumers, producers, and government

Draw and label a partial-equilibrium tariff diagram showing price, quantity, consumer surplus, producer surplus, tariff revenue, and deadweight loss

Calculate the welfare cost of a tariff and of a quota from given numerical supply-and-demand data

Read and interpret standard orthographic views (front, top, side) and identify missing or mismatched lines

Apply first-angle and third-angle projection conventions and convert a simple object between the two

Identify common hand tools and measuring instruments (vernier caliper, micrometer, steel rule, try square) and state the reading resolution and correct use of each

Read vernier caliper and micrometer scales to 0.02 mm and 0.01 mm respectively across ten practice readings

Perform workshop calculations for percentage, ratio, and proportion applied to material quantities and cost

Convert between metric and imperial units for length, mass, and pressure with correct significant figures

Calculate cutting speed, feed, and machining time for turning and drilling using the standard formulas

Compute taper angle, sine-bar setting, and included angle for a specified taper

Solve right-triangle problems using Pythagoras and the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios in workshop contexts

Calculate areas and volumes of common sections (rectangle, circle, triangle, trapezium) and apply them to material weight using density

Produce a dimensioned drawing of a simple turned part including tolerances, surface finish symbols, and a title block

Interpret geometric tolerance symbols (flatness, parallelism, perpendicularity, concentricity) and apply two to a sketch

Describe the sequence of operations for a simple fitting job from marking out through finishing, naming the tools at each step

Explain safe practice for two common workshop operations and list the PPE and guarding required

Answer 40 mixed-domain questions under timed conditions and log every error by domain and cause

Re-derive the two weakest calculation types from memory without notes

Re-draw the tariff diagram and one orthographic view set from memory and check against earlier work

Build a one-page formula and symbol reference card covering all four domains

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and record per-domain scores and time spent per section

Close every remaining knowledge gap flagged in week 7 by re-teaching it in writing

Drill the top ten recurring calculation types until each is completed correctly twice in a row

Finalize exam-day strategy: section order, time budget per domain, and a checklist of instruments and drawing aids