IMI
    Level 2
    QN: 500/9810/X
    Curriculum Active

    IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Competence

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1363 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Syllabus Units
    32 Units
    Guided Hours
    1363 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 Assessing and Securing the Roadside Situation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to secure and protect an incident site
    • Be able to secure the safety of others
    • Be able to make an initial assessment of a site and provide information to others
    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 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
    4

    Competency in Inspection and Repair of Light Vehicle Clutches

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect light vehicle clutches and components
    • Be able to replace light vehicle clutches and components
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    5

    Competency 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
    6

    Competency 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
    7

    Competency 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
    8

    Competency in Inspection Repair and Replacement of Commercial Vehicle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect commercial vehicle wheels and tyres
    • Be able to carry out the repair and replacement of commercial vehicle tyres, wheels and tubes
    • Be able to carry out tread regrooving on commercial vehicle tyres
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    9

    Competency in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of High Performance Light Vehicle Tyre

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Be able to repair and replace high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Be able to balance wheels and tyres and carry out final checks on high performance light vehicles
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    10

    Competency in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Motorcycle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect motorcycle tyres
    • Be able to repair and replace motorcycle tyres and tubes
    • Be able to balance wheels and tyres on motorcycles
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    11

    Competency 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
    12

    Competency in Light Vehicle Four Wheel Alignment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out testing and adjustment activities
    • Be able to check light vehicle four wheel alignment
    • Be able to adjust light vehicle four wheel alignment
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    13

    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
    14

    Competency in Safe use of Oxy-Acetylene in Automotive Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out oxy-acetylene activities
    • Be able to set up hand held oxy-acetylene equipment
    • Be able to use hand held oxy-acetylene equipment
    15

    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
    16

    Knowledge in Assessing and Securing the Roadside Situation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand about organisational requirements and procedures
    • Understand the legal requirements and codes of practice for site protection and recovery arrangements
    • Understand how to assess and secure a site
    17

    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
    18

    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
    19

    Knowledge of inspection and Repair of Light Vehicle Clutches

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the specialist tools and equipment used when inspecting and replacing clutches
    • Understand the different types of light vehicle clutches
    • Understand how to inspect and replace light vehicle clutches
    20

    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
    21

    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
    22

    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
    23

    Knowledge of Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Commercial Vehicle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand commercial vehicle wheel and tyre construction, legislation and special workplace procedures
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when working with commercial vehicle tyres
    • Understand the construction of, and the materials used in the manufacture and repair of commercial vehicle tyres
    • Understand how to inspect, remove, repair and replace of commercial vehicle tyres
    24

    Knowledge of Inspection, Repair and Replacement of High Performance Light Vehicle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand high performance light vehicle wheel and tyre construction, legislation and special workplace procedures
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when working with high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Understand the materials used in the repair of high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Understand how to inspect, remove, repair and replace high performance light vehicle tyres
    25

    Knowledge of Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Motorcycle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand motorcycle tyre construction, legislation and special workplace procedures
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when working with motorcycle tyres
    • Understand the materials used in the repair of motorcycle tyres
    • Understand how to inspect, remove, repair and replace motorcycle tyres
    26

    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
    27

    Knowledge of Light Vehicle Four Wheel Alignment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand steering and suspension system principles
    • Understand how to measure four wheel alignment
    • Understand how to adjust four wheel alignment
    • Understand the importance of testing completed adjustments
    28

    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
    29

    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
    30

    Knowledge of Safe use of Oxy-acetylene in Automotive Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to work safely with oxy-acetylene equipment
    • Understand the theory of the thermal cutting process
    • Understand how to set up thermal cutting equipment and carry out the process
    • Understand the problems and defects associated with thermal cutting
    31

    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
    32

    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)
    500/9810/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    IMI
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2010
    Operational End
    Dec 2029