Automotive Servicing NC I study guide
Automotive Servicing NC I · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Automotive Servicing NC I is a Philippine national certificate under the TESDA qualification framework, aimed at entry-level workers who perform basic servicing and maintenance on light vehicles under supervision. It suits jobseekers entering motor vehicle repair shops, fleet garages, service stations, and casa maintenance bays, as well as experienced helpers who want their skills formally assessed. The Automotive Servicing NC I study guide has 7 sections and about 2,054 words.
01Workplace Communication and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Practices
This domain tests how you receive, confirm, and hand over work in a shop, and how you apply OSH rules - in the Philippines, RA 11058 and DOLE D.O. 198-18 - along with manufacturer precautions.
316 words, about 2 min02Use of Hand Tools, Measuring Instruments, and Workshop Equipment
This domain tests selection, safe use, care, and correct reading of common shop tools and measuring instruments. Use the right wrench: box or flare-nut on brake lines, six-point socket on rounded fasteners; never use a screwdriver as a pry bar.
293 words, about 1 min03Preventive Maintenance and Basic Vehicle Inspection
This domain tests scheduled servicing, daily checks, fluid specifications, and documenting condition before a failure occurs. Daily or pre-drive: engine oil, coolant, brake and clutch fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid, belts, hoses, tires, and lights.
281 words, about 1 min04Engine and Engine Support Systems Servicing
This domain tests the four-stroke cycle, valve clearance, timing, compression, lubrication, cooling, and engine mounts. Four strokes: intake, compression, power, exhaust; two crank revolutions per cycle.
279 words, about 1 min05Electrical and Electronic Systems Servicing
This domain tests battery, starting, charging, lighting, and basic circuit diagnosis with a multimeter. Ohm's law: V = I × R; power P = V × I.
301 words, about 2 min06Chassis, Steering, Suspension, and Brake Systems Servicing
This domain tests alignment angles, steering and suspension play, brake inspection, hydraulic bleeding, and ABS basics. Alignment: camber is vertical tilt, caster is steering-axis tilt, toe is the front-to-rear difference across the tires.
291 words, about 1 min07Power Transmission and Drivetrain Servicing
This domain tests clutch, manual and automatic transmission, driveshaft, differential, and final drive service. Clutch: check pedal free play and release point; use the specification (a typical cable figure is small, for example 10–25 mm at the pedal).
293 words, about 1 min