SPM Menservis Automobil study plan
SPM Menservis Automobil · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Enjin: Prinsip, Komponen dan Sistem / Engine: Principles, Components and Systems
Label the four-stroke cycle (intake, compression, power, exhaust) and state valve and piston position at each stroke.
Identify at least 15 major engine components (block, head, piston, rings, conrod, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, timing chain/belt, oil pump, water pump, flywheel) on a diagram without notes.
Explain the difference between petrol (spark-ignition) and diesel (compression-ignition) combustion in 5 sentences each.
Trace the path of intake air, fuel, exhaust gas and coolant through the engine and name the component at each stage.
List the main engine systems (lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, intake/exhaust) and one function of each.
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn or digital engine diagram with at least 20 components labelled and a one-line function for each, self-checked against notes.
Enjin: Prinsip, Komponen dan Sistem / Engine: Principles, Components and Systems & Asas Automotif dan Pengenalan Kenderaan / Automotive Fundamentals and Vehicle Introduction
Describe the operation of the lubrication system and explain what happens when oil pressure is low.
Describe the cooling system flow (radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses) and state the purpose of the thermostat.
Compare common engine layouts (inline, V, flat, single-cylinder) and list one advantage and one disadvantage of each.
Identify vehicle body types, main controls and instrument-panel warning symbols relevant to daily inspection.
Explain the function of the clutch, gearbox, differential and driveshafts in transmitting power to the wheels.
Your checkpoint
A two-page comparison table of engine layouts and drivetrain components with function, advantage and disadvantage columns completed from memory then corrected.
Sistem Transmisi dan Pemacu / Transmission and Drive Systems
Explain how a manual clutch engages and disengages, naming pressure plate, friction disc, release bearing and flywheel.
Describe the power flow through a manual gearbox in at least three gear ratios, identifying input shaft, countershaft, output shaft and synchronisers.
Compare automatic transmission (torque converter, planetary gears), CVT and dual-clutch operation in terms of driving feel and maintenance.
Explain the purpose of the differential and how it allows wheels to turn at different speeds in a corner.
Distinguish front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive layouts by component placement and power path.
Your checkpoint
A labelled power-flow sketch for one FWD manual vehicle from engine to road wheel, with each component named and its function stated.
Sistem Brek, Suspensi dan Stereng / Brake, Suspension and Steering Systems
Identify the main brake components (master cylinder, caliper, pads, discs, drums, brake lines, ABS sensors) and state the function of each.
Explain hydraulic brake operation and the effect of air in the brake lines.
Describe the purpose and basic operation of ABS during hard braking.
Identify suspension types (MacPherson strut, double wishbone, torsion beam, leaf spring) and the function of springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars.
Explain steering geometry terms (camber, caster, toe) and describe the effect of incorrect alignment on tyre wear.
Your checkpoint
A 10-item fault-to-component matching quiz (e.g., pulling to one side, spongy pedal, uneven tyre wear) answered and scored at 80% or higher.
Sistem Elektrik dan Elektronik Automotif / Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
Explain the purpose of the battery, starter motor, alternator and charging circuit in plain language.
Trace a basic lighting circuit from battery through fuse, switch, relay and bulb, and explain why relays are used.
Identify common sensors (crankshaft position, camshaft position, oxygen, coolant temperature, MAF/MAP) and state what each measures.
Describe how the ECU uses sensor inputs to control fuel injection and ignition timing.
Explain safe handling of automotive electrical components, including disconnecting the battery before work and avoiding short circuits.
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn circuit diagram of a headlight circuit with fuse, relay, switch and earth, plus a short written explanation of current flow.
Penyelenggaraan Pencegahan dan Servis Berkala / Preventive Maintenance and Periodic Servicing & Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (K3) / Occupational Safety and Health
Build a periodic service checklist covering engine oil and filter, air filter, brake inspection, tyre pressure and tread, fluid levels and battery check.
State typical service intervals and explain why each item is checked at that interval.
List personal protective equipment (PPE) required for vehicle servicing and describe when each item is worn.
Identify workshop hazards (hot surfaces, moving parts, exhaust gas, fuel vapour, electrical) and describe one control for each.
Explain safe vehicle lifting with a jack and axle stands, including chocking wheels and never working under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Your checkpoint
A one-page workshop safety and service checklist combining PPE, hazard controls and a 12-point periodic service list, ready to use in a practice bay.
Diagnostik Kerosakan dan Pembaikan / Fault Diagnosis and Repair & Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (K3) / Occupational Safety and Health
Apply a structured diagnostic sequence (confirm complaint, gather information, inspect, test, repair, verify) to three sample fault scenarios.
Interpret basic diagnostic evidence such as warning lights, fluid colour and smell, tyre wear patterns and unusual noises.
Explain the purpose of an OBD-II scan tool and how to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes safely.
Describe how to document a repair order with complaint, cause and correction.
Demonstrate safe handling and disposal of used oil, coolant and brake fluid according to workshop practice.
Your checkpoint
Three written diagnostic case studies (one engine, one brake, one electrical) each following the full diagnostic sequence and ending with a verified repair recommendation.
Asas Automotif dan Pengenalan Kenderaan / Automotive Fundamentals and Vehicle Introduction & Enjin: Prinsip, Komponen dan Sistem / Engine: Principles, Components and Systems & Sistem Transmisi dan Pemacu / Transmission and Drive Systems & Sistem Brek, Suspensi dan Stereng / Brake, Suspension and Steering Systems & Sistem Elektrik dan Elektronik Automotif / Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems & Penyelenggaraan Pencegahan dan Servis Berkala / Preventive Maintenance and Periodic Servicing & Diagnostik Kerosakan dan Pembaikan / Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Complete a timed 60-question mixed practice test covering all eight domains and score at least 75%.
Review every missed question and write a one-sentence correction for each.
Recite the four-stroke cycle, main drivetrain components, brake hydraulic path and basic electrical circuit from memory.
Re-state the top five workshop safety rules without notes.
Build a one-page personal formula and terminology sheet for final revision.
Your checkpoint
A scored 60-question practice test with a written correction log and a final one-page revision sheet.
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 80% on the brake, suspension and steering fault-matching quiz and correctly label an engine diagram and a drivetrain power-flow sketch from memory.
Week 6: Submit a complete workshop safety and 12-point service checklist that covers PPE, hazard controls and safe lifting, and pass a self-check on electrical circuit tracing.
Week 8: Score at least 75% on the timed 60-question mixed practice test, with a correction log for every missed question and a completed one-page revision sheet.