Maharashtra SSC Electronics Technology Pre-Voc/NSQF study plan
Maharashtra SSC Electronics Technology Pre-Voc/NSQF · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Basic Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals & Basic Electronic Circuits and Measurements
Define voltage, current, resistance and power, and state the SI unit and symbol for each
Apply Ohm's law and the power equation to solve at least 15 numerical problems with correct units
Distinguish series and parallel networks and compute equivalent resistance for three-resistor combinations of each type
Identify the correct meter setting and range for measuring voltage, current and resistance in a simple circuit
Draw a labelled circuit diagram for a lamp controlled by a switch from a battery source
Your checkpoint
A handwritten problem set of 15 solved numericals on Ohm's law, power and series-parallel resistance, with a one-page formula sheet and two neat circuit diagrams
Electronic Components and Devices & Basic Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Classify components as passive or active and give two examples of each with a typical application
Read the four-band and five-band colour code on at least 20 resistors and verify each value with a multimeter
Describe the construction, ratings and failure modes of carbon film, metal film and wire-wound resistors
Explain the working of a PN junction diode in forward and reverse bias and sketch its V-I characteristic
Compare NPN and PNP transistors and identify emitter, base and collector on a real device using a datasheet
Your checkpoint
A component identification log of 20 resistors (colour code value versus measured value, with percentage error) plus a labelled sketch of diode forward and reverse characteristics
Basic Electronic Circuits and Measurements & Electronic Components and Devices
Explain the function of a rectifier diode, Zener diode, LED and photodiode in a working circuit
Build a half-wave rectifier on a breadboard and observe the output waveform on an oscilloscope or simulation
Demonstrate how a capacitor charges and discharges and state the role of its voltage rating
Describe the working principle of a relay, a buzzer and a transformer with one practical use each
Interpret a datasheet to extract maximum ratings, pin configuration and typical operating conditions for one device
Your checkpoint
A practical record sheet showing measured input and output voltages of the half-wave rectifier, the observed waveform sketch, and a datasheet summary card for one transistor and one diode
Soldering, PCB and Assembly Practices & Safety, Tools, Workplace Practices and Environmental Care
Demonstrate the correct soldering technique for a through-hole joint on a general-purpose PCB with a clean, shiny fillet
Identify solder wire gauge, flux type and iron tip temperature suitable for common through-hole work
Detect and correct three common defects: cold joint, solder bridge and excess solder
List the personal protective equipment and ventilation requirements for a soldering bench
Explain safe handling, storage and disposal of flux, thinner and lead-bearing solder waste
Your checkpoint
A soldered practice board with at least 20 joints inspected against a written checklist, plus a one-page safety and environmental handling note for the soldering bench
Digital Electronics and Logic Basics & Power Supplies and Batteries
Convert between binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbers and perform binary addition
Construct truth tables and Boolean expressions for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR gates
Simplify a two-variable Boolean expression using basic identities and verify it with a gate-level circuit
Compare half-wave, full-wave centre-tap and bridge rectifier circuits on ripple, efficiency and diode count
Explain the role of filter capacitor and voltage regulator in a regulated DC power supply
Differentiate primary and secondary cells and state charging precautions for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries
Your checkpoint
A truth-table and logic-gate worksheet for all six gates plus a labelled block diagram of a regulated DC power supply annotated with the function and expected voltage at each stage
Consumer Electronics and Appliances & Power Supplies and Batteries
Trace the functional blocks of a typical LED television, from power supply board to display panel
Describe the working of an electric iron, mixer grinder and ceiling fan with reference to their electrical parts
Diagnose three common appliance faults from a given symptom list and state the first safe test to perform
Explain why an inverter or UPS battery fails and list three maintenance practices that extend its life
State the precautions to take before opening any mains-powered appliance
Your checkpoint
A fault-finding chart for five household appliances listing symptom, probable cause, test to perform and corrective action, with mains safety precautions written at the top
Microcontrollers, Sensors and Embedded Basics & Digital Electronics and Logic Basics
Identify the main blocks of a microcontroller: CPU, memory, input/output ports, timers and clock
Distinguish digital and analog signals and explain the role of an analog-to-digital converter
Describe the principle and typical use of an LDR, thermistor, IR sensor and push-button input
Write the logical sequence of a simple program that reads a sensor and switches an LED or relay
Compare Arduino-class boards and 8051-family microcontrollers on architecture and typical classroom use
Your checkpoint
A one-page embedded system block diagram with a written pseudocode listing for a sensor-driven LED or relay project, including sensor type, threshold and output action
Entrepreneurship, Employability and Communication Skills & Safety, Tools, Workplace Practices and Environmental Care
Draft a short business idea for a small electronics repair or assembly service with customer, cost and price
Prepare a simple cost sheet for one repair job covering parts, labour and overhead
Write a two-minute spoken explanation of a technical fault to a customer in clear, polite language
List the employability skills and workplace behaviours expected in an electronics workshop
Complete two full-length timed revision tests covering all ten domains and review every wrong answer
Your checkpoint
A one-page mini business plan for an electronics service venture with cost sheet and a two-minute customer-explanation script, plus a scored record of two practice tests with a correction list
Milestones
Week 2: Solve 10 mixed numericals on Ohm's law, power and series-parallel resistance with at least 8 correct, and read 20 resistor colour codes with no more than two errors
Week 4: Produce 20 soldered joints with at least 18 passing the visual checklist (shiny fillet, no bridge, no cold joint) and state the safety rules for the bench from memory
Week 6: Write correct truth tables for all six logic gates, draw a labelled regulated power supply block diagram, and diagnose at least three appliance faults from symptoms without help
Week 8: Score at least 60 percent on both timed practice tests, with no domain left with zero correct answers, and submit the completed mini business plan with cost sheet