IMI
Level 2
QN: 500/9813/5
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 945 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
945 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Competency in Conducting Routine Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out heavy vehicle routine maintenance
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out heavy vehicle routine maintenance
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
2
Competency 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
3
Competency in Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Chassis Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- 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 replacement of heavy vehicle chassis units and components.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
4
Competency in Removing And Replacing Heavy Vehicle Electrical Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- 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 replacement of heavy vehicle electrical units and components.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
5
Competency in Removing And Replacing Heavy Vehicle Engine Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- 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 replacement of heavy vehicle engine units and components.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
6
Competency in Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out heavy vehicle transmission and driveline system component removal and replacement activities
- 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 replacement of heavy vehicle transmission and driveline units and components.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
7
Competency in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment
- be able to obtain and use information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- be able to communicate with and support colleagues and customers effectively within the automotive work environment
- be able to develop and keep good working relationships in the automotive work environment
8
Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out heavy vehicle inspections using prescribed methods
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out heavy vehicle inspections using prescribed methods
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
9
Knowledge of Conducting Routine Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out routine heavy vehicle maintenance
- Understand the legal requirements applicable to carrying out heavy vehicle maintenance
10
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
11
Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the main heavy vehicle engine mechanical systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle engine lubrication systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle engine cooling, heating and ventilation systems operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling systems system units and components
12
Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle Fuel, Air Supply and Exhaust System Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how heavy vehicle engine fuel systems operate
- Understand the legal requirements relating to European Emission Standards applicable to commercial vehicles
- Understand how heavy vehicle exhaust emission control systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle engine air supply and exhaust systems operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test engine fuel, air supply and exhaust system units and components
13
Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle Removing and Replacing Chassis Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how heavy vehicle steering systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle suspension systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle braking systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle wheel and tyre systems operate
- Understand the health and safety aspects when working on loaded vehicles
- Understand how to check, replace and test heavy vehicle chassis units and components
14
Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how heavy vehicle clutch systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle gearbox systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle driveline systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle gear selection mechanisms operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test transmission and driveline units and components
15
Knowledge of Inspecting Heavy Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out inspections on heavy vehicles using prescribed methods
16
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
17
Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Electrical Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand heavy vehicle electrical and electronic principles
- Understand how heavy vehicle batteries, starting and charging systems operate
- Understand how heavy vehicle auxiliary electrical systems operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test heavy vehicle electrical systems and components
18
Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand key organisational structures, functions and roles within the automotive work environment
- understand the importance of obtaining, interpreting and using information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- understand the importance of different types of communication within the automotive work environment
- understand communication requirements when carrying out vehicle repairs in the automotive work environment
- understand how to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers in the automotive workplace
19
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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/9813/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2026