WAEC GCE Auto Electrical Work Syllabus 2025/2026
The 2025/2026 WAEC GCE Auto Electrical Work syllabus covers vehicle electrical systems including batteries, ignition, lighting, charging, and starting systems. It emphasizes practical skills, safety, and diagnostic procedures.
This syllabus is designed for candidates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates (GCE). It focuses on the principles, tools, and techniques used in automotive electrical systems and maintenance.
Scheme of Examination
- Paper 1: Objectives
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Marks: 40
- Paper 2: Short-structured Essay
- Six questions; answer four
- Duration: 1 hour
- Marks: 60
- Paper 3: Practical Test / Alternative to Practical
- Three skill-based questions; answer two
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks: 90
- Alternative: Two compulsory essay questions if practical materials are unavailable
- Industrial attachment during SS II–SS III vacation (10 marks)
Core Syllabus Topics
1. Battery
- Concept and uses
- Types and construction
- Ratings, charging, testing, and maintenance
2. Starting System
- Purpose and components
- Circuit diagrams
- Types of starter motors
- Fault diagnosis and repairs
3. Ignition System
- Purpose and components
- Coil construction and operation
- Types: conventional, electronic
- Timing and fault repairs
4. Charging System
- Purpose and components
- Alternator operation
- Circuit diagrams
- Faults and repairs
5. Lighting System
- Purpose and classification
- Headlamps and indicators
- Circuit diagrams
- Maintenance and repairs
6. Auxiliary Systems
- Horns, wipers, dashboard indicators
- Construction and operation
- Maintenance and fault diagnosis
Required Workshop Equipment
- Motor batteries
- Battery head moulder set
- Ammeter, voltmeter, multimeter
- Starter motors, alternators
- Hand tools: spanners, drills, soldering iron
- Safety gear: gloves, aprons
- Diagnostic tools: high-rate discharge tester, feeler gauge
Sample Questions
Objective Example:
Which of the following instruments is used to measure current in a circuit?
- Voltmeter
- Ammeter
- Ohmmeter
- Hydrometer
Answer: B. Ammeter
Essay Example:
Explain the working principle of an alternator and list three common faults associated with it.
Answer Tip: Discuss electromagnetic induction, rectification, and fault symptoms like low output or noise.