Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics Bus And Truck (Certificate L7, 10 ECTS)

Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics Bus And Truck (10 ECTS)

Module content includes;

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

Electric Vehicle and alternative fuels

Reading Wiring Diagrams

Transmission and Drive Axle Systems

Reading Air brake Pneumatic Diagrams

Use of Diagnostic Tools

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Alternative fuel vehicles

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

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.

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.

Start Date

There will be an online welcome session for all students on 9th September 2026.

Classes will commence on Thursday 17th September 2026.

Location

Classes will take place online and at TUS Coonagh Campus, Limerick.

The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

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.

Assessment Strategies may consist of the following:
1. Continuous Assessment and Feedback:
Implement continuous assessment methods such as quizzes, practical assessments, and diagnostic exercises, written exercises to evaluate students’ understanding and progress.
Provide timely feedback to students on their diagnostic performance, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement to support their learning journey through video, voice and typed records of diagnostics carried out.
2. Self-Directed Learning Resources:
Curate a range of self-directed learning resources including textbooks, online tutorials, diagnostic manuals, and instructional videos to supplement classroom instruction.
Encourage students to explore additional resources independently to deepen their understanding and enhance their diagnostic skills outside scheduled classes.
Practical Assessments, Open book Exam, Work-based project, written assignments, Practical Labs.

Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics Bus And Truck (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 Credits)

The full programme fee is €1,250

Partial Funding may be available for eligible candidates.

You or your employer should contact Aisling Ryan, aryan@shannonchamber.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.