Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) study plan
Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Automotive (EV Service Assistant) · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Battery Technology and Battery Management Systems & Introduction to the Automotive Sector and EV Ecosystem
Map the EV ecosystem value chain (OEM, dealer, charging operator, service centre) and state where an EV service assistant fits, in a one-page diagram
Label the parts of a lithium-ion cell and distinguish Li-ion NMC from LFP on energy density, cycle life and thermal behaviour
Define the terms SOC, SOH, DOD, C-rate and internal resistance, and compute a C-rate from a given current and capacity
Describe how a BMS balances cells and protects a pack against overcharge, over-discharge and over-temperature
Explain in plain language why battery thermal management matters for safety and range
Your checkpoint
A labelled battery pack block diagram (cells, modules, BMS, contactors, service disconnect, cooling) with a 150-word annotation explaining each block's function
Battery Technology and Battery Management Systems & Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals for EVs
Compare series and parallel cell arrangements and calculate pack voltage and capacity for a given arrangement
Identify the function of fuses, contactors, pre-charge resistors, service disconnect and insulation monitoring inside a pack
Apply Ohm's law and power law to simple EV circuits and solve ten numerical problems
Distinguish AC and DC, and explain the role of rectifiers and inverters in an EV
Sketch a simple series circuit with a fuse, switch and load and explain what happens when the fuse opens
Your checkpoint
A worked problem set of ten circuit and pack-calculation numericals with answers and one-line reasoning for each
Electric Motor, Controller and Drivetrain & Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals for EVs
Compare PMSM, induction and BLDC motors on efficiency, cost, magnet use and typical EV application
Explain the role of the motor controller and inverter in converting DC pack voltage to three-phase AC
Describe regenerative braking and trace the energy path from motor to pack
Explain the function of the reduction gear, differential and final drive in an EV drivetrain
Identify the sensors (resolver, hall, temperature) that feed the controller and state what each measures
Your checkpoint
A drivetrain energy-flow chart from battery to wheels covering drive, regen and coast modes, with a 100-word caption per mode
EV Maintenance, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting & High-Voltage Safety, PPE and Emergency Response
Demonstrate the correct sequence for isolating a high-voltage system: power down, verify de-energisation, lockout and tag
Select and inspect Class 0 insulating gloves, mat, face shield and insulated tools for a given task
Interpret insulation resistance, isolation fault and cell imbalance readings and decide the next action
Describe first-aid and emergency response steps for electric shock and for a damaged or venting battery
List the personal and workshop-level precautions for working near an energised pack
Your checkpoint
A written high-voltage isolation and emergency response procedure with a step-by-step checklist and a PPE selection table, scored against a self-made rubric
EV Maintenance, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting & High-Voltage Safety, PPE and Emergency Response
Diagnose three common EV faults (no-start, reduced power, charging failure) using a structured symptom-to-cause approach
Use a multimeter and insulation tester safely to check continuity, voltage and insulation on a de-energised circuit
Explain how to read DTCs and freeze-frame data and describe what a scan tool reveals about the BMS and controller
Describe safe handling, transport and storage of a removed battery pack
Distinguish faults an assistant may fix from those that must be escalated to a qualified technician
Your checkpoint
Three completed fault-diagnosis case write-ups, each with symptom, checks performed, readings, conclusion and escalation decision
EV Charging Infrastructure and Charging Procedures
Distinguish AC Level 1, AC Level 2 and DC fast charging on connector type, power level and typical use
Identify the pins of a standard EV charging connector and state the purpose of the control pilot and proximity pilot signals
Describe the correct sequence for connecting and disconnecting a charger, including checks before and after
Explain earthing, RCD protection and cable inspection requirements at a charging point
List the safety checks and customer handover points for a charging session
Your checkpoint
A charging-session checklist covering pre-checks, connection, monitoring, disconnection and customer handover, plus a comparison table of the three charging levels
Workshop Practice, Tools, Documentation and Customer Interaction & Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship and Environmental Awareness
Select the correct hand tool and torque method for five given EV service tasks and justify each choice
Complete a job card and service record with the fields a workshop requires, including HV isolation confirmation
Explain a repair to a customer in plain language without jargon and handle a range-anxiety concern
Draft a short business idea for an EV service or charging support venture with a cost and revenue outline
Describe proper disposal and recycling routes for batteries, coolant and electronic waste
Your checkpoint
A complete mock job card for one EV service scenario plus a one-page customer explanation script and a 200-word green-business idea note
Introduction to the Automotive Sector and EV Ecosystem & Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals for EVs & Battery Technology and Battery Management Systems & Electric Motor, Controller and Drivetrain & EV Charging Infrastructure and Charging Procedures & EV Maintenance, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting & High-Voltage Safety, PPE and Emergency Response & Workshop Practice, Tools, Documentation and Customer Interaction & Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship and Environmental Awareness
Revise all nine domains using a self-made summary sheet of key terms, formulas and safety rules
Complete a timed full-length mock test and score it by domain
Re-study the two weakest domains identified by the mock score
Rehearse the HV isolation and emergency response procedure aloud until it is fluent
Compile a personal formula and safety-rule card for final revision
Your checkpoint
A scored mock test with a domain-wise error log and a one-page final revision card covering formulas, PPE rules and emergency steps
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain cell-to-pack architecture and solve pack voltage, capacity and C-rate numericals without notes
Week 4: Can state the full HV isolation sequence and correct PPE for a task, and describe shock and battery emergency response, scoring at least 80% on the self-made rubric
Week 6: Can explain AC Level 1, AC Level 2 and DC fast charging and walk through a safe charging session from pre-check to handover
Week 8: Scores at least 70% overall on the mock test with no domain below 60%, and can recite the HV isolation and emergency procedure from memory