LEVEL 1 MECHANICS - AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
The Mechanics Automotive Maintenance course involves three separate qualifications which offer a progression within the qualification.
This course includes the following qualifications:
Title: IMI Level 1 Award in Transport Maintenance
QAN Number: 603/7605/3
Title: IMI Level 1 Certificate in Transport Maintenance
QAN Number: 603/7606/5
Title: IMI Level 1 Diploma in Transport Maintenance
QAN Number: 603/7607/7
What you will do on the course
This course covers the basic technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry. It provides essential knowledge for service technicians working light vehicles (cars and vans) in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.
Here are some of the things you will be doing:
– Vehicle construction and routine maintenance
– Operating principles of engines, tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems
– Operating principles and maintenance of transmission systems and electrical / electronic systems
– Understanding of health and safety in the workplace
How you will be assessed
Students will be internally assessed on this course, this will include carrying out practical tasks in a motor vehicle workshop and written tasks, along with IMI Awards set ‘online’ multiple-choice testing.
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for 14-16 year olds who wish to pursue a career in the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair sector.
Progression opportunities
From completing this course, you will be able to advance onto:
– Further Education
– Apprenticeships
– Employment
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LEVEL 2
CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
The Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance course involves the completion of the following qualification:
Title: IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance
QAN Number: 603/3089/2
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What you will do on the course
This is a Level 2 vocational qualification which provides individuals with an introduction to the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to gain employment or further study towards the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
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Here are some of the elements contained in the course:
– Breaking Systems
– Vehicle and Exhaust Systems
– Vehicle Ignitions springs and vehicle batteries and braking systems
– Vehicle fuel Systems
– Vehicle Liquid and air cooling systems
– Vehicle steering systems
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How you will be assessed
Students will undergo a combination of internally assessed units along side synoptic assessment.
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Who is this course suitable for?
This qualification is for learners who have a keen interest in automotive maintenance and repair and are looking to progress into employment within this sector. It will provide them with the opportunity to develop their knowledge at the level suiting their ability at entry.
Progression Opportunities
From completing this course, you will be able to advance onto:
– Further Education
– Apprenticeships
– Employment
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