IMI
Level 2
QN: 600/9495/3
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 2 Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Body Technology (VRQ)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1167 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
33 Units
Guided Hours
1167 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Foundation Skills, Vehicle Materials, Structures and Technical Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic skills and processes used for the body repair and refinishing of vehicles
- Know sources of vehicle manufacturers information and vehicle structures
2
Health and Safety Practices in Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety requirements and information in motor vehicle workshops
- Be able to use appropriate health and safety practices and equipment
- Be able to use safe manual handling procedures
- Be able to use COSHH procedures
- Know about fire prevention and emergency procedures
3
Information, Communication and Technology for Vehicle Repair 2
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use a word processing and spreadsheet applications
- be able to use a spreadsheet application
- be able to use a presentation application
- be able to use a database application
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 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
6
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
7
Knowledge of Minor Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panel Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of selection and use of appropriate tools and equipment in minor repairs on motor vehicle exterior body panels
- Understand material types and properties used in minor repairs on motor vehicle exterior body panels
- Understand how to carry out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
8
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Adhesive Bonding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
9
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Mechanical Fastening Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body mechanical fastening operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body mechanical fastening operations
10
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas _MAG_ Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
11
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Metal Inert Gas _MIG_ Brazing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MIG brazing operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body MIG brazing operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body MIG brazing operations
12
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
13
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Construction and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand material types and properties used in motor vehicle construction
- Understand how the different types of materials and formation methods affect the construction of motor vehicle bodies
- Understand how damage to the construction of a motor vehicle will affect its safety
14
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Motor Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of motor vehicle mechanical electrical and trim (MET) components
15
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Non Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels
16
Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand material types and properties used in removing and replacing exterior vehicle panels
- Understand how to carry out removal and replacing of fixed and non-permanently fixed exterior vehicle body panels including fixed panels
17
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
18
Skills in A Motor Vehicle Body Adhesive Bonding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
19
Skills in Carrying Out Minor Repairs to Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior 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 minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
20
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
21
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
22
Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Mechanical Fastening Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body mechanical fastening operations
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out motor vehicle body mechanical fastening operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
23
Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas _MAG_ Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
24
Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Metal Inert Gas _MIG_ Brazing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MIG brazing operations
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out motor vehicle body MIG brazing welding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
25
Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
26
Skills in Removing and Fitting Motor Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of MET components to vehicles
- 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 MET components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
27
Skills in Removing and Fitting Non Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed vehicle 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 non-permanently fixed vehicle panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
28
Skills in Removing and Replacing Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement of exterior vehicle panels including permanently fixed 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 exterior vehicle panels including permanently fixed panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
29
Skills 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
30
Skills to Identify and Agree 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
31
Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Principles 2
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand electronic principles
- understand charging and starting systems
- understand electronic ignition principles
- understand vehicle lighting systems
32
Vehicle Mathematics 2
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand numbers, simple powers and roots
- be able to solve simple equations
- understand right-angled triangles angles
- be able to interpret graphical and statistical data
33
Vehicle Science 2
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to solve problems involving moments, machines and stress
- understand problems involving heat
- be able to solve problems involving linear motion
- understand problems involving work and power
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9495/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2013
- Operational End
- Dec 2026