Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics (L6, 10 ECTS)

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Level

Duration

10 weeks

Department

Mechanical & Automobile Engineering

Start Date

20/02/2023

Course Type

Flexible & Professional

Location

Blended

This module is for those involved in the planning, maintaining and management of Heavy Goods and Large Passenger Vehicles. It will give them the skills to diagnose, repair and plan maintenance schedules for heavy vehicles.

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants must be working or have experience in working with Heavy Transport and Passenger Vehicles.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Who can I contact?

Flexible Learning Team
+353 61 293026
Flexible@lit.ie

What modules will I study?

Course Content

Air Brakes; Function, Design, Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
ABS; Function, Design, Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
EBS; Function, Design, Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
Air Suspension; Function Design Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
Engine Management Systems; Function, Design, Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
Exhaust Management Systems; Function, Design, Operation, Testing & Diagnostics
Reading Wiring Diagrams
Transmission and Drive Axle Systems
Reading Air brake Pneumatic Diagrams
Use of Bosch and Delphi Diagnostic Tools

Are there opportunities for further study?

Progression to the Level 7 in Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics.

What are the career prospects?

Career advancement in areas such as mechicanical, automotive and diagnostics.

More Information

Delivery

3 hours per week in a blended learning format - Lectures, Practical Sessions and Online. The programme will run for one semester. Practical sessions will be held in TUS Moylish - dates will be advised at start of the course.

What will the time commitment be?

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.