Assam ASSEB HSLC NSQF Automotive study plan

Identify and name at least 25 hand tools and workshop equipment (spanners, sockets, torque wrench, feeler gauge, micrometer, vernier caliper, hydraulic press, hoist) and state the correct use of each in writing

Demonstrate and write down the safe procedure for jacking and supporting a vehicle, removing a wheel, and using axle stands, including the placement points

Classify fire types (A, B, C, D, electrical) and match each to the correct extinguisher, then locate where each should sit in a workshop layout you sketch

Explain first-aid and emergency steps for five common workshop injuries: cuts, eye splash, battery acid contact, burns, and electric shock

Read a vernier caliper and micrometer to 0.02 mm and 0.01 mm respectively and record ten practice readings with the calculation shown

Label a four-stroke petrol and a four-stroke diesel engine diagram with at least 20 components and state the function of each in one line

Describe the sequence of events in all four strokes for both SI and CI engines and explain why valve timing differs between them

Compare carburettor and MPFI fuel delivery on five points: metering, air-fuel ratio control, cold start, emissions, and servicing

Trace the lubrication circuit from sump to oil gallery and back, naming pump, filter, relief valve, and galleries, and state the consequence of a blocked filter

Trace the cooling circuit (radiator, thermostat, water pump, bypass, fan) and explain what happens when the thermostat sticks closed

Explain the purpose and test procedure for the battery, starter motor, alternator, and ignition coil, and state the normal voltage readings expected at rest, cranking, and charging

Draw a simplified starting and charging circuit from memory, showing battery, ignition switch, starter solenoid, alternator, warning lamp, and earth points

Diagnose three written electrical faults (no crank, dim headlamps, battery not charging) by listing the test sequence and the expected reading at each step

Identify the main sensors and actuators on a modern engine (CKP, CMP, MAP, ECT, O2, injector, ignition coil) and state the signal each sends or receives

Describe the correct and safe way to use a multimeter for voltage, resistance, and current, including the risk of measuring current across a battery

Explain the function of the clutch and name its main parts, then describe three clutch faults (slipping, dragging, judder) with their causes

Trace power flow through a manual gearbox in first, third, and reverse, and explain the role of the synchroniser

Describe the layout and purpose of the propeller shaft, universal joints, differential, and final drive in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle

Explain the hydraulic braking system from pedal to wheel cylinder, including the role of the master cylinder, proportioning valve, and brake fluid

Identify the main steering and suspension components (rack and pinion, tie rods, MacPherson strut, wishbone, shock absorber, anti-roll bar) and state one symptom of wear for each

Identify the main body and chassis types (ladder frame, monocoque, space frame) and state two advantages and two limitations of each

Name at least 12 fasteners and locking devices (bolts, nuts, studs, circlips, snap rings, lock washers, split pins, thread-locking compound) and state where each is used

Explain thread terminology (pitch, lead, major and minor diameter, right- and left-hand thread) and identify a thread by measuring it

Describe the properties and typical use of at least eight automotive materials: mild steel, high-strength steel, aluminium alloy, cast iron, copper, rubber, plastics, and glass

Demonstrate the correct use of a torque wrench and explain the difference between dry and lubricated torque values and why sequence matters on a cylinder head

Build a preventive maintenance schedule for a small petrol car covering daily, weekly, monthly, and 10,000 km checks, with the action and the reason for each item

Describe the procedure for an engine oil and filter change, including draining, replacing the washer, filling to the correct level, and disposing of used oil safely

Diagnose five common complaints (engine overheating, hard starting, poor mileage, brake noise, steering vibration) by listing probable causes in order of likelihood and the check that confirms each

Explain how to inspect and adjust drive belt tension, coolant level and concentration, and air filter condition, and state the acceptance criteria for each

Describe the correct use of a service manual, torque chart, and vehicle identification number when ordering parts

Write and practise a 60-second spoken explanation of a technical fault to a customer in plain language, avoiding jargon, and record it for self-review

Draft a short job card and an estimate for a brake pad replacement, including parts, labour, and a note on what is excluded

Explain the legal and ethical duties of a workshop toward waste: used oil, filters, batteries, tyres, coolant, and metal swarf, and the correct route for each

Describe personal protective equipment requirements for five workshop tasks and the housekeeping routine that prevents slips, trips, and fires

List the steps and documents needed to start a small automotive service business in your area, including registration, GST where applicable, and a simple break-even calculation

Complete two full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and score each by domain to find the two weakest areas

Re-study only the two weakest domains using your own notes and re-test those areas until you reach 80 percent or above

Recite from memory the key facts you are most likely to be asked: fire classes, torque sequence, battery voltages, clutch and brake components, and waste categories

Review every question you answered incorrectly across the eight weeks and write the correct reasoning for each in one line

Rehearse the exam-day routine: reading the question fully, eliminating options, and managing time across the paper