IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF Level 7

What will I learn?

This qualification is designed to engage and motivate Candidates who are interested in learning about the automotive retail industry. It is aimed at learners who prefer and respond to 'hands-on' learning. Therefore, it has a practical approach to assessment and includes many visual questioning techniques which will stimulate and interest learners.

This Diploma is ideal for those learners who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress to a higher-level. It can also supplement their progress to Nationals and other appropriate destinations such as Employment, a Modern Apprenticeship (College Day Release) or to the next level of study.

During the course candidates will undertake the following units:

• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
• Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
• Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Engine Faults
• Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Engine Faults
• Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Chassis Faults
• Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults
• Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
• Skills in Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods

What qualifications do I need?

Entry requirement is successful completion of IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF Level 5, and it is also recommended that candidates have a National 4 Grade in Maths, English and a Science based subject, this may be waived dependant on candidate experience, maturity and interest in working in the retail automotive industry at the discretion of the department.

Access to a laptop/digital device (This may be available as a loan device if required) and an internet connection will be advantageous.

What can I do after?

This qualification may allow candidates to progress into Employment or a Modern Apprenticeship (College Day Release) or to the following IMI Qualifications:

Part time

• IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components (Minimum entry criteria applies)
• IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
• IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Air Conditioning Servicing and Maintenance (EC 842-2006)
• IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Air Conditioning and Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair (EC 842-2006)
• IMI Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management (Minimum entry criteria applies)

SCQF 7

Programme Information

Start Date: August

End Date: June

Course Duration: 1 Year/3 Days Per Week

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm