UPMSP Vocational Automobile study plan

List and label the major assemblies of a light motor vehicle (engine, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, differential, axle, brakes, steering) on a hand-drawn layout diagram

Demonstrate and explain five workshop safety practices: jack and axle-stand use, wheel chocking, fire extinguisher selection, PPE use, and safe battery handling

Identify 20 common hand tools and measuring instruments (vernier caliper, micrometer, feeler gauge, torque wrench, dial gauge) and state the correct use and least count of each

Describe the four-stroke cycle of both petrol and SI/CI engines with valve timing, and calculate engine capacity, compression ratio, and power from bore, stroke, and cylinder count

Explain the function of the cylinder head, piston, rings, connecting rod, crankshaft, camshaft, and flywheel, and state one common failure mode for each

Compare petrol (SI) and diesel (CI) combustion and list the parts and function of each fuel-metering system (carburettor circuits, MPFI components, diesel injection pump and injector)

Explain valve timing, valve clearance adjustment, and the purpose of the camshaft drive; perform a tappet clearance check procedure in writing step by step

Describe cooling and lubrication circuits of the engine and state how a faulty thermostat or clogged oil filter shows up as a symptom

Diagnose three given engine faults (hard starting, blue exhaust smoke, knocking) by listing probable causes in order of likelihood

Explain turbocharging and supercharging in 100 words each, including one advantage and one limitation of each

Explain the construction and working of single-plate and multi-plate clutches, and describe how clutch slip and clutch drag are identified

Describe a synchromesh manual gearbox: gear ratios, torque multiplication, and the function of the synchroniser ring

Trace power flow from engine to road wheels through gearbox, propeller shaft, universal joint, differential, and half shafts

Explain differential action on a turn with a simple sketch, and state the function of the crown wheel, pinion, and sun and planet gears

Calculate overall gear ratio, wheel torque, and vehicle speed from engine rpm, tyre size, and gear ratios

Describe hydraulic braking system components and explain bleeding procedure and brake fade

Compare drum and disc brakes and state one maintenance check for each

Explain steering geometry: camber, caster, kingpin inclination, toe-in, and their effect on tyre wear

Identify suspension types (leaf spring, coil spring, MacPherson strut, shock absorber) and state symptoms of worn shock absorbers and bushings

Diagnose three given complaints (vehicle pulls to one side, steering wander, uneven tyre wear) and match each to at least two likely causes

Explain the battery, starter motor, and alternator circuits, and describe a no-crank and a no-charge diagnosis sequence

Trace a lighting and horn circuit from a given wiring description and identify the role of fuse, relay, and switch

Describe the function of sensors (crank position, MAP, oxygen, coolant temperature) and actuators in an electronic engine management system

Use a multimeter to describe measuring voltage, current, and resistance, and state the correct method for testing a fuse and a relay

Explain the working of an electronic ignition system and list three common causes of a misfire

Explain petrol and diesel fuel properties and the purpose of each lubrication oil grade marking (e.g. SAE 15W-40, API/ACEA category)

Describe the cooling system components and the procedure for checking coolant level, concentration, and thermostat operation

Prepare a periodic maintenance schedule for 10,000 km and 40,000 km services listing at least 12 check or replace items

Explain the use of diagnostic tools: OBD scan tool, compression gauge, vacuum gauge, and exhaust gas analyser, and what each reading indicates

Describe the procedure for engine oil and filter change, air filter cleaning, and belt tension check in correct sequence

Diagnose five given case studies using a structured symptom-cause-test-repair format

Explain chassis frame types, body construction, and the purpose of crumple zones and body mounts

Describe surface preparation, primer, putty, sanding, and topcoat stages of vehicle painting, and state two causes of paint defects such as orange peel and runs

Explain the correct use of body filler, spray gun settings, and masking during a panel repair

State safety precautions for paint work: ventilation, respirator selection, and solvent storage

Demonstrate in writing the correct procedure for vehicle lifting, wheel removal, tyre rotation, and wheel balancing

Describe measurement with vernier caliper, micrometer, and feeler gauge on three given workshop tasks

Explain filing, drilling, tapping, and thread repair procedures with one safety point each

Revise Domains 1 and 2 using a 40-question timed mock and review every wrong answer

Compile a personal error log of weak topics and schedule two revision passes before the exam