IMI
Level 3
QN: 601/4577/8
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IMI Level 3 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance (VRQ)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 166 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
166 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry Out Routine Maintenance On A Cycle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely carrying out routine maintenance on a cycle
- be able to use relevant sources of information when carrying out routine maintenance on a cycle
- know how to systematically carry out routine maintenance on cycles
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out routine maintenance on cycles
- be able to carry out a systematic cycle strip to the frame
- be able to carry out a cycle frame alignment check
- be able to carry out a systematic cycle rebuild following a frame alignment check
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle and its component parts following routine maintenance
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle and its component parts following the routine maintenance activity
2
Cycle Wheel Building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely when building a cycle wheel
- know how to use relevant sources of information to build a cycle wheel.
- know how cycle wheels components function
- select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to build a cycle wheel
- carry out the lacing, truing and tensioning of a dished wheel
3
Diagnose And Rectify Cycle Electronic Gear Change System Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely diagnosing and rectifying cycle electronic gear change system faults
- be able to use relevant sources of information when diagnosing and rectifying cycle electronic gear change system faults
- know and understand cycle electronic gear change systems
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to diagnose, rectify and set up cycle electronic gear change systems
- be able to diagnose, rectify and set up cycle electronic gear change systems
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle electronic gear change system following diagnostic, rectification or set up activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle electronic gear change system following the diagnostic, rectification or set up activity
4
Electrically Propelled Cycle Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about the different types of electrically propelled cycles available
- understand the different types of batteries used on electrically propelled cycles
- know and understand the different types of motors used on electrically propelled cycles
- understand the hazards associated with working on electrically propelled cycle systems
5
Identify And Replace Cycle Advanced Headsets And Bearings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely removing and replacing cycle advanced headsets and bearings
- be able to use relevant sources of information when removing and replacing cycle advanced headsets and bearings
- know and understand cycle advanced headsets and bearings
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to remove and replace cycle advanced headset and bearings
- be able to remove, inspect, replace and adjust cycle advanced headset and bearings
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle advanced headset and bearings following removal and replacement activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle advanced headset and bearings following the removal and replacement activity
6
Identifying And Agreeing Customer Requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
- understand how to communicate and care for customers
- be able to obtain relevant information from the customer
- be able to provide relevant information to the customer
- understand company products and services
- be able to agree work undertaken with the customer
- be able to ensure recording systems are implemented correctly
7
Maintain And Repair Cycle Complex Internal Hub Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely maintaining and repairing cycle complex internal hub systems
- be able to use relevant sources of information when maintaining and repairing cycle complex internal hub systems
- know and understand cycle complex internal hub systems
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to maintain and repair cycle complex internal hub systems
- be able to carry out maintenance and repairs to cycle complex internal hub systems
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle complex internal hub system following maintenance and repair activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle complex internal hub system following the maintenance or repair activity
8
Maintain And Repair Cycle Complex Wheels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely maintaining and repairing cycle complex wheels
- be able to use relevant sources of information when maintaining and repairing cycle complex wheels
- know and understand a cycle complex wheel system
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to maintain and repair cycle complex wheels
- be able to carry out maintenance and repairs to cycle complex wheel systems
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle complex wheel system following maintenance and repair activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle complex wheel system following the maintenance or repair activity
9
Maintain And Repair Cycle Hydraulic Brake Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely maintaining and repairing cycle hydraulic brake systems
- be able to use relevant sources of information when maintaining and repairing cycle hydraulic brake systems
- know how a cycle hydraulic brake system operates
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to maintain and repair cycle hydraulic brake systems
- be able to carry out maintenance and repairs to cycle hydraulic brake systems
- be able to carry out a cycle hydraulic brake system function test and record their findings
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle hydraulic brake system following maintenance and repair activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle hydraulic brake system following the maintenance or repair activity
10
Maintain And Repair Cycle Suspension Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely maintaining and repairing cycle suspension systems
- be able to use relevant sources of information when maintaining and repairing cycle suspension systems
- know how a cycle front suspension system operates
- know how a cycle rear suspension system operates
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to maintain and repair cycle suspension systems
- be able to carry out maintenance and repairs to cycle suspension systems
- be able to carry out a cycle suspension system function test and record their findings
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle suspension system following maintenance and repair activities
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle suspension system following the maintenance or repair activity
11
Principles Of Cycle Frame Alignment And Cycle Frame Geometrics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how frame geometry can effect the handling characteristics of a cycle
- understand how to carry out accurate measurements of cycle frames
- understand the factors effecting the geometry set up of a cycle frame
- understand how to check the alignment of a cycle frame
12
Refurbish Cycle Bottom Brackets And Cranks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work efficiently and safely refurbishing cycle bottom brackets and cranks
- be able to use relevant sources of information when refurbishing cycle bottom brackets and cranks
- know and understand cycle bottom brackets and cranks
- know how to refurbish a cycle bottom bracket and cranks
- be able to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to refurbish cycle bottom brackets and cranks
- be able to refurbish a cycle bottom bracket and cranks
- know how to carry out a quality check on a cycle bottom bracket and cranks following a refurbishment activity
- be able to carry out a quality check on the cycle bottom bracket and cranks following a refurbishment activity
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4577/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014
- Operational End
- Dec 2029