Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Automobile Technology study plan
Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Automobile Technology · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Automobile Fundamentals and Workshop Practice & Engine Systems and Overhauling
Label the major assemblies of a chassis, engine and drivetrain on a blank diagram from memory, naming at least 20 components correctly
Demonstrate the safe use of a bench vice, hacksaw, files and taps by completing a simple filing and threading job while listing the personal protective equipment required for each step
Explain the four-stroke cycle of both petrol and diesel engines in sequence, stating valve positions, piston direction and the energy conversion at each stroke
Distinguish between SI and CI combustion by describing how the air-fuel mixture is prepared and ignited in each case
Record workshop safety rules and first-aid steps for cuts, burns and battery acid contact in a personal checklist of at least 15 points
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn, fully labelled engine and chassis component chart plus a one-page workshop safety checklist, both self-tested without notes
Engine Systems and Overhauling
Identify and state the function of cylinder head, block, liner, piston, rings, gudgeon pin, connecting rod, crankshaft, flywheel and camshaft on a stripped engine or diagram
Describe the correct sequence for dismantling and reassembling an engine, including torque and tightening-order rules for cylinder head bolts
Explain valve timing, valve clearance and the purpose of tappet adjustment, then calculate a simple valve overlap from given opening and closing angles
Compare wet and dry liner fitting and list the checks made on a crankshaft for bend, taper and ovality
Diagnose three common engine faults (low compression, excessive oil consumption, knocking) by linking each symptom to at least two probable causes and a test
Your checkpoint
A written engine overhaul procedure for one engine type covering dismantling order, inspection points, torque values and reassembly checks, with a labelled sketch of the valve train
Transmission, Clutch, Gearbox and Differential
Explain the construction and operation of single-plate and multi-plate clutches, and state how clutch free play is measured and adjusted
Describe the power flow through a sliding-mesh and a constant-mesh gearbox in at least three gear positions each
Calculate overall gear ratio, vehicle speed and tractive effort from given gear ratios, tyre size and engine rpm
Explain the function of the propeller shaft, universal joint and slip joint, and state why a differential is needed when a vehicle turns
Describe the working of a final drive and differential, and identify the parts of a synchromesh unit
Your checkpoint
A gear-ratio problem set of 10 solved numericals plus a labelled power-flow sketch for one gearbox in first, second and top gear
Braking, Steering and Suspension Systems
Compare drum and disc brakes in construction, operation and self-energising effect, and explain the role of the master cylinder and bleeding
Describe hydraulic braking pressure transmission and solve three simple pedal-force and braking-force numericals
Explain steering geometry terms (camber, caster, kingpin inclination, toe-in) and state the effect of each on tyre wear and steering effort
Identify the components of manual and power steering systems and describe how a rack-and-pinion unit converts rotary input to wheel movement
Compare leaf spring, coil spring, torsion bar and shock absorber construction and state the function of each in ride and handling
Your checkpoint
A two-page comparison sheet on braking, steering and suspension systems with a solved numerical for pedal force and a labelled sketch of one steering layout
Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems
Trace the complete starting and charging circuits from battery through ignition switch, starter solenoid and alternator, naming each component and its function
Explain battery construction, electrolyte specific gravity, charging methods and the checks for a flat or sulphated battery
Describe the operation of coil ignition and compare it with electronic ignition, including the role of the contact breaker, condenser and spark plug gap
Identify lighting, horn, wiper and indicator circuits and state the purpose of fuses, relays and the earth return
Interpret simple wiring diagrams to locate an open circuit, short circuit and high-resistance earth fault in a given lighting circuit
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn wiring diagram of the starting and charging circuit with a fault-finding table listing five symptoms, their causes and the test used for each
Fuel, Lubrication and Cooling Systems & Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems
Compare carburettor and fuel injection fuel delivery, and describe the function of the fuel pump, filter and tank
Explain the properties of engine oil (viscosity, SAE and API grading) and describe full-flow and bypass filtration
Trace the flow of coolant through the engine, radiator, thermostat, water pump and bypass circuit, and state the purpose of each
Describe air cooling and liquid cooling advantages, and explain the effect of a stuck-open and stuck-closed thermostat
Explain the operation of a simple engine management sensor set (coolant temperature, oxygen, throttle position) and how each signal affects fuelling
Your checkpoint
A lubrication and cooling system flow chart with a one-page note on oil grading and thermostat faults, plus five short answers on sensor function
Vehicle Maintenance, Diagnostics and Servicing & Automotive Materials, Tools and Measuring Instruments
Prepare a preventive maintenance schedule for a small petrol vehicle covering daily, weekly, monthly and 10,000 km checks
Demonstrate the correct use of vernier caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, dial gauge and torque wrench by recording readings on given components
Explain the procedure for wheel alignment, wheel balancing, tyre rotation and tyre wear pattern diagnosis
Describe the steps of engine tuning for a petrol engine, including ignition timing, idle setting and emission check
Interpret a diagnostic symptom table to decide the test sequence for poor starting, overheating and excessive fuel consumption
Your checkpoint
A completed maintenance schedule chart plus a measurement record sheet with 10 instrument readings, each with the instrument used and the acceptable limit
Road Safety, Environmental Regulations and Motor Vehicle Act & Vehicle Maintenance, Diagnostics and Servicing & Engine Systems and Overhauling
State the key provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act relating to driving licence, registration, insurance, permit and penalties for common offences
Explain the causes and prevention of road accidents and list the mandatory safety features and traffic signs a driver must recognise
Describe emission norms, the role of the catalytic converter and PUC certification, and state the effect of vehicle emissions on air quality
Revise the heaviest domains by answering 60 mixed practice questions under timed conditions and correcting every wrong answer with a reason
Summarise the whole syllabus in a one-page formula and definition sheet for final revision
Your checkpoint
A timed 60-question mock test scored and reviewed, plus a one-page final revision sheet covering key formulas, definitions and legal provisions
Milestones
Week 2: Can label a stripped engine's components and write the dismantling and reassembly sequence with head-bolt torque order from memory, scoring at least 80% on a self-made 20-item test
Week 4: Can solve a gear-ratio and a braking-force numerical unaided and explain clutch, gearbox, brake and steering operation in a five-minute spoken summary each
Week 6: Can draw the starting and charging circuit and the coolant flow path from memory, and score at least 70% on a 30-question mixed test covering domains 1 to 6
Week 8: Scores at least 70% on the timed 60-question mock test, with no domain below 50%, and has a complete one-page revision sheet