Diesel Engine Technician

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Areas Of Interest:   Trade - General Mechanical & Technical
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
Certificate Description:  As a Diesel Engine Technician you would carry out diagnostic procedures, service, repair and overhaul of diesel engines and associated components. You would also repair and service cooling systems, diesel fuel systems, emission control systems and perform welding procedures.
Code:  AUR31516
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
Carry out servicing operations
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Inspect and service engines
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
Recondition engine cylinder heads
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Inspect and service CNG fuel systems
Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding