Vietnam: Regulations on the minimum knowledge requirements for the college-level Automotive Engineering

Specifically, Circular No. 45/2018/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam, the college-level Automotive Engineering is a profession that involves the maintenance and repair of various types of automobiles, ensuring compliance with procedures and technical requirements, and meeting the requirements of Level 5 in the National Qualifications Framework of Vietnam. The regulations on the minimum knowledge requirements for the college-level Automotive Engineering are as follows:

- Being able to present basic knowledge of electrical-electronics, applied mechanics, technical drawing, mechanical materials, pneumatic-hydraulic systems, etc. to acquire specialized knowledge in automotive engineering.

- Being able to present the structure and operating principles of engine systems, suspension systems, steering systems, braking systems, power transmission systems, and automotive electrical systems.

- Being able to present the maintenance process of engine systems, suspension systems, steering systems, braking systems, power transmission systems, and automotive electrical systems.

- Being able to recognize and present the operation of equipment and tools used in the profession.

- Being able to diagnose and determine faults in automobiles.

- Being able to analyze the causes of faults in engine systems, suspension systems, steering systems, braking systems, power transmission systems, and automotive electrical systems.

- Being able to present repair methods and technologies for automobiles.

- Being able to present operation and inspection procedures for automobiles.

- Being able to describe methods for adjusting working parameters of systems in automobiles to ensure compliance with manufacturer's specifications.

- Being able to absorb and transfer new technology in the automotive field.

- Being able to present basic knowledge of politics, culture, society, law, national defense and security, and physical education as required.

Note: The minimum knowledge requirement for the college-level Automotive Engineering is 2,500 hours (equivalent to 75 credits).

View more details at Circular No. 45/2018/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam, effective from February 10, 2019.

Ty Na

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