Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics - Bus & Truck
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 7
- Award
- Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
- Classification
- Special Purpose
- Awarding body
- Technological University of the Shannon
- Duration
- 12 Weeks The programme will run for 12 weeks in a blended learning format (a mixture of online and on-campus delivery) as follows; Online 1 evening per week, 3 hours per evening, Thursdays from 7-10pm All online sessions will be recorded. Two Saturday practical workshops during the semester at TUS Coonagh Campus, Limerick (dates to be confirmed) . Please note that the practical workshops are mandatory to successfully complete the programme. Classes will commence on Thursday 17th September 2026.
Programme summary
This Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex systems in heavy-duty vehicles. This module focusses on various components and systems found in heavy vehicles, including engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems, and onboard computers. This module is for those involved in the diagnosis, maintenance and managing heavy vehicles and trucks.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements, Level 6 in light or heavy vehicle trades, level 6 in automobile engineering full time education and or required practical training accrued through industry experience which can be verified through RPL policy. or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme. If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL. 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.
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