IMI
Level 2
QN: 501/1213/2
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Inspection (VRQ)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 672 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
672 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
Knowledge in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Standard Light Vehicle Tyres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about light vehicle standard tyre’s, legislation and special workplace procedures
- Know about materials used in the repair of light vehicle tyres
- Know about the inspection, removal and replacement of light vehicle tyres
- Know about the tools and equipment used when working with light vehicle tyres
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
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 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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Skills 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
18
Skills in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Standard Light Vehicle Tyres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- Be able to use light vehicle tyre inspection techniques
- Be able to carry out the repair and replacement of standard light vehicle tyres
- Be able to balance wheels and carry out final checks on the vehicle
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
19
Skills 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
20
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
21
Skills 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
22
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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1213/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2029