IMI
    Level 2
    QN: 600/0441/1
    Curriculum Active

    IMI Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance and Repair Competence

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 737 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Syllabus Units
    16 Units
    Guided Hours
    737 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    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
    2

    Competency in Identifying and Agreeing Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to obtain relevant information from the customer
    • be able to provide relevant information to the customer
    • be able to agree work undertaken with the customer
    • be able to ensure recording systems are implemented correctly
    3

    Competency in Inspecting Heavy Vehicle Trailers using Prescribed Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out heavy vehicle trailer 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 trailer inspections using prescribed methods
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    4

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Trailer 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 trailer chassis units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    5

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Trailer Electrical and Auxiliary 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 trailer electrical and auxiliary units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    6

    Competency in Routine Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out heavy vehicle trailer 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 trailer routine maintenance
    • 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

    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
    9

    Knowledge of how to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
    • understand how to communicate and care for customers
    • understand company products and services
    10

    Knowledge of Inspecting Heavy Vehicle Trailers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out inspections on heavy vehicle trailers using prescribed methods
    11

    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
    12

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Trailer Chassis Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how heavy vehicle trailer steering systems operate
    • Understand how heavy vehicle trailer suspension systems operate
    • Understand how heavy vehicle trailer braking systems operate
    • Understand how heavy vehicle trailer wheel and tyre systems operate
    • Understand the health and safety aspects when working on loaded heavy vehicle trailers
    • Understand how to check, replace and test heavy vehicle trailer chassis units and components
    13

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Heavy Vehicle Trailer Electrical and Auxiliary Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand heavy vehicle trailer electrical and electronic principles
    • Understand how heavy vehicle trailer electrical and auxiliary systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test heavy vehicle trailer electrical and auxiliary systems and components
    14

    Knowledge of Routine Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out routine heavy vehicle trailer maintenance
    • Understand the legal requirements applicable to carrying out commercial vehicle trailer maintenance
    15

    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
    16

    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)
    600/0441/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2011
    Operational End
    Dec 2029