IMI
    Level 2
    QN: 500/9819/6
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    IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1250 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Syllabus Units
    29 Units
    Guided Hours
    1250 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 Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods

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

    Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle engine mechanical units
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle engine mechanical units
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    5

    Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle steering and suspension units
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle steering and suspension units
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    6

    Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle transmission units
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle transmission units
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    7

    Competency in Removing and Fitting 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
    8

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Light 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 light vehicle chassis units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    9

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Driveline 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 light vehicle transmission and driveline units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    10

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Light 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 light vehicle electrical units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    11

    Competency in Removing and Replacing Light 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 light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    12

    Competency in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out light 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 light vehicle routine maintenance
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    13

    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
    14

    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
    15

    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
    16

    Knowledge of Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out inspections on light vehicle using prescribed methods
    17

    Knowledge of Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how the main light vehicle engine mechanical systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle engine Lubrication systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle engine cooling, heating and ventilation systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling systems system units and components
    18

    Knowledge of Light Vehicle Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how light vehicle engine fuel systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle engine ignition systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle engine air supply and exhaust systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle engine fuel system units and components
    19

    Knowledge of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how light vehicle clutch systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle manual gearbox systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle driveline systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test transmission and driveline units and components
    20

    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
    21

    Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to overhaul light vehicle engine units
    22

    Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to overhaul light vehicle steering and suspension units
    23

    Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to overhaul light vehicle gearbox and final drive units
    24

    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
    25

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how light vehicle steering and suspension systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle braking systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle wheel and tyres systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle chassis units and components
    26

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand light vehicle electrical and electronic principles
    • Understand how light vehicle batteries, starting and charging systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle auxiliary electrical systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle electrical systems and components
    27

    Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out routine light vehicle maintenance
    • Understand the importance of carrying out light vehicle maintenance
    28

    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
    29

    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)
    500/9819/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2010
    Operational End
    Dec 2029