In order to upgrade the skills and proficiency of the young generation and also to provide them awareness to explore about various career options the CBSE has started offering 40 courses at Senior Secondary level. The skill education envisions imparting the procedural knowledge and skills to the students that will enable students to excel and emerge successful in real situation of both work and life.
It works towards imparting an education that is holistic, meaningful and skill oriented which instils among the youth a sense of usefulness and responsibility. You can choose either one or two or three skill subjects from skill electives. You have to choose other elective subjects from academic electives.
Subjects that cannot be taken together
- Physics (042) and Applied Physics (838)
- Chemistry (043) and Applied Chemistry (839)
- Mathematics (041) and Applied Mathematics (840)
- Informatics Practice (065) and Information Technology (802) or Web Application (803)
- Business Studies (054) and Business Administrations (833)
The syllabus consists of six units - Regular Maintenance of an Engine, Regular Maintenance of Transmission System, Regular Maintenance of Gear, Service of Wheels, Regular Maintenance of Tubes and Tires, and Regular Maintenance of Brakes.
Part B: Vocational Skills (50 Marks)
1. Regular Maintenance of an Engine
- Inspection of an engine.
- Washing of an engine.
- Tuning fuel system of an engine.
- Tuning of the ignition system of an engine.
- Tuning engine lubrication system.
- Tuning engine cooling system.
- Checking other engine components (Mechanical Setting).
- Engine Timing and engine sound test after setting.
2. Regular Maintenance of Transmission System
- Transmission system.
- Clutch maintenance.
- Clutch adjustments.
- Overhauling of clutch.
3. Regular Maintenance of Gear
- Lubrication of gear box.
- Setting of gears.
4. Service of Wheels
- Importance of wheels.
- Importance of hub greasing and bearing play adjustments.
5. Regular Maintenance of Tubes and Tires
- Tyre and its maintenance.
- Tyre puncture.
6. Regular Maintenance of Brakes
- Brakes and maintenance.
- Brakes and adjustment
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