Practical Diesel Engine Overhaul
About this course
This course is a Credit Rated and Levelled course which leads to a formal qualification upon completion. The course is recognised within the SCQF framework and contributes to an individual’s Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Target Audience
Technicians and engineers, who in performing their normal duties, will be required to carry out major dismantling and rebuild of diesel engines. Delegates must possess basic mechanical skills in use of hand tools and precision measurement
Key Learning Outcomes:
- To familiarise delegates with the construction and operating principles of diesel engines. To provide delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to dismantle, inspect parts, check dimensions and clearances, rebuild and performance test diesel engines to introduce delegates to the fault finding
Course Content
- Presentation on diesel engine construction, operating principles
- Prepare for and carry out a full diesel engine strip down, maintaining correct orientation of parts
- Take appropriate measures to protect and preserve fine tolerance machined component
- Use safe and appropriate dismantling methods and aids
- Check wear dimensions, fits and running clearances on crankshaft bearings, pistons, cylinder liners etc. and choose appropriate remedial actions when these are out of tolerance
- Perform non destructive examination of components using dye penetrant, magnetic particle and visual inspection techniques
- Rebuild the diesel engine applying bolt torques,setting clearances and following assembly procedures as prescribed in the makers manual
- Test, overhaul and adjust fuel injectors
- Install all ancillary components and carry out compression test, coolant system leak test, set fuel pump timing & bleed fuel lines
- Start, run and test a diesel engine, fault finding and resolving starting and running problems.
Certification
SCQF Credit Rated & Levelled Certificate.
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
• SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience
• A1 or equivalent Workplace Assessor
• ASET approved Training Instructor
Special Requirements
Delegates are required to supply their own PPE.
Notes to Customers
To set up a course specifically for your company or if the dates above are not suitable please contact ASET Customer Service Team for additional dates.
Good course produced, great setup of facilities and the instructor was very knowledgeable of all tests received.
Alan Sinclair
Sparrows Group
Well structured. Excellent feedback and advice from the assessor.
Dale Checksfield
Chrysaor E & P Services UK
Very good course – lots of practical work.
James Stewart
RelyOn Nutec
The course instructor was highly knowledgeable, described all methods of the course in a very easy way to understand. Overall excellent.
Ryan Maloney
RFL Electrical
The plant area is an excellent training area. Useful for training in a safe and clean environment.
Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy
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Gareth Weston
Dana Petroleum
Very enjoyable course. Learnt and refreshed a lot of knowledge. Ian explains things very well and makes it easy to understand.
Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling
Toby has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of DP. He delivers the course very well.
Ryan Palmer
Trinity House
Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
Robert Briant
RelyOn Nutec
arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.
Tomasz Bak
RelyOn Nutec
Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
RelyOn Nutec
The changes to this course very welcome. Ian has time to explain best practice and even corrected a few bad habits he noticed. Very happy this is probably the best course associated with my job.
Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling
Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
Petrofac
Excellent and informative.
Kevin Mcintosh
Private Delegate
Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.
Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services
Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
Craig Mackay
Hexion UK
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Cieran Geddes
RelyOn Nutec
Excellent set up and scenarios. Very experienced Instructors.
James McGinley
NIIT
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Ken Nisbet
RelyOn Nutec
A well run course with the mix of theory and practical. Totally met my expectations. Facilities was very good with plenty of equipment & tools.
Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT
Course was organised very well. Tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bart Leyland
Private Delegate
Good well instructed course. Team were excellent and made me fully at ease.
John James Penman
CNR International
Excellent materials provided, delivery of content excellent – clear and concise.
Brendan Farren
Private Delegate
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Graham Morgan
Private Delegate
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RelyOn Nutec
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Piotr Kopec
Private Delegate
Found this course very beneficial and I feel I will benefit from the knowledge gained from the instructor on this course in my workplace. Would definitely recommend to others.
William Hadden
Macduff Shellfish Ltd
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec
Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
Mark Johnston
MJ HVAC ltd
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Darren Mcdonald
CNR International
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Stephen Ray
RelyOn Nutec
Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
Allen Price
TAQA Bratani Ltd
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Michael Rae
NG Bailey Limited
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Ryan Fiske
SHELL UK
Instructors were excellent from start to end. Course was enjoyable – would recommend.
Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum
Instructor very experienced and knowledgeable. Good set up in Switch room/training area.
Stuart Mulpetre
RelyOn Nutec
