Motor Vehicle
Overview
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 qualification. 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 & Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
- Skills in Health, Safety & 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 & Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
- Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools & 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 Requirements 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, a Modern Apprenticeship (College Day Release) or to the following IMI Qualifications:
- 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 5
Programme Information
Start: August
End: June
Duration: 1 Year/3 Days Per Week
Times: 9.00am-4.00pm
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