IMI
Level 2
QN: 600/6452/3
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Component Fitting (VRQ)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 488 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
488 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Compression Ignition Engine Systems, Components and Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely on CI engines
- Know CI engine systems and components
- Understand how CI engines operate
- Be able to remove and refit a CI engine cylinder head
2
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the correct personal and vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment
- understand effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment
- understand key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment
- understand about hazards and potential risks relevant to the automotive environment
- understand personal responsibilities
3
Knowledge of Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Exhaust Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the specialist tools and equipment used when inspecting and replacing exhaust components
- Understand about exhaust system components
- Understand how to inspect and replace exhaust systems
4
Knowledge of Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Suspension Dampers and Springs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools and equipment used when inspecting and replacing light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
- Understand the different types of suspension dampers and springs
- Understand how to inspect, test and replace suspension dampers and springs
5
Knowledge of Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement of Light Vehicle Braking Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools and equipment used when inspecting, adjusting and replacing light vehicle braking system components
- Understand the different types of light vehicle braking systems and components
- Understand how to inspect, test, adjust and replace light vehicle braking systems and components
6
Knowledge of Inspection, Testing and Replacement of Vehicle Batteries and Related Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools and equipment used when inspecting, testing and replacing vehicle batteries
- Understand the different types of vehicle battery and charging system
- Understand how to inspect, test and replace light vehicle batteries
7
Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to select
- use and care for hand tools and measuring devices in the automotive environment
- understand how to prepare and use common workshop equipment
- understand how to select materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components
- understand how to apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components
8
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle mechanical electrical and trim (MET) components
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle non permanently fixed vehicle body panels
9
Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use correct personal and vehicle protection within the automotive environment
- be able to carry out effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment
- be able to recognise and deal with dangers in order to work safely within the automotive workplace
- be able to conduct themselves responsibly
10
Skills in Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Braking Systems & Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- Be able to inspect and test light vehicle braking systems
- Be able to replace light vehicle braking system components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
11
Skills in Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Exhaust Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- Be able to inspect exhaust components
- Be able to repair and replace exhaust components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
12
Skills in Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Suspension Dampers and Springs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- Be able to inspect and test light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
- Be able to remove and replace light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
13
Skills in Inspection, Testing and Replacement of Vehicle Batteries and Related Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out testing and replacement activities
- Be able to inspect and test batteries and components
- Be able to remove and replace batteries and components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
14
Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to select
- maintain and use and hand tools and measuring devices in the automotive environment
- be able to prepare and use common workshop equipment
- be able to select materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components
- be able to apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components
15
Skills in Removing and Fitting of Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle body panels
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle body panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
16
Spark Ignition Engine Systems, Components and Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely on SI engines
- Know SI engine systems and components
- Understand how SI engines operate
- Be able to safely and correctly carryout routine SI engine maintenance
17
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance
- Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance
- Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6452/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012
- Operational End
- Dec 2029