IMI
Level 3
QN: 600/0296/7
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Body Building Competence
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1378 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
1378 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 Conducting Pre and Post Work Vehicle Inspections on Commercial Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when conducting commercial vehicle pre and post work inspections.
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out commercial vehicle pre and post work inspections.
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out commercial vehicle pre and post work inspections.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
2
Competency in Fabricating of Commercial Vehicle Body Panels and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when fabricating commercial vehicle body panels and components
- Be able to select and use relevant information to form commercial vehicle body panels and components
- Be able to select and use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to form commercial vehicle body panels and components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
3
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
4
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
5
Competency in Installing Ancillary Units and Components to Commercial Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when installing ancillary units and components
- Be able to select and use relevant information to install ancillary units and components
- Be able to select and use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to install ancillary units and components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
6
Competency in Making Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to demonstrate skills and methods to learners
- be able to instruct learners
7
Competency in Motor Vehicle Body Aluminium Metal Inert Gas _MIG_ Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body aluminium MIG 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 aluminium MIG welding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
8
Competency 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
9
Competency in Motor Vehicle Body Tungsten Inert Gas _TIG_ Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body TIG 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 TIG welding operations
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
10
Competency in Setting out and Assembling Commercial Vehicle Body Components or Parts.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when setting out and assembling commercial vehicle body components and parts
- Be able to select and use relevant information to set out and assemble commercial vehicle body components and parts
- Be able to select and use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to set out and assemble commercial vehicle body components and parts
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
11
Competency in Supervising within the Automotive Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to communicate to a team or individual, be able plan work load and allocation of work
- be able to support an individual or team to encourage high morale and improve performance
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
12
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
13
Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- establish rapport with customers
- respond appropriately to customers
- communicate information to customers
- understand how to give customers a positive impression of themselves and the organisation
14
Knowledge in Supervisory Skills Within the Automotive Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to communicate at all levels within a automotive enviroment
- understand how to supervise effectively to obtain the best results from an individual or team.
- understand how to support individuals or teams and recognise their achievements
- understand how to deal with conflict or poor performance
- understand the limits of the supervisory role
15
Knowledge of Conducting Pre and Post Work Vehicle Inspections on Commercial Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out inspections when building commercial vehicle bodies
- Understand how to check compliance
16
Knowledge of Fabricating of Commercial Vehicle Body Panels and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fabricating methods and techniques used to produce commercial vehicle body panels and components.
- Understand how to check formed components for compliance
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 how to Make Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the nature and role of demonstrations and instruction
- understand the principles and concepts of demonstration and instruction
- understand the external factors influencing human resource development
20
Knowledge of Installing Ancillary Units and Components to Commercial Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand installation methods and techniques
- Understand how to check completed installations for compliance
- Understand how commercial vehicle auxiliary units and components operate
- Understand how to check
- install and test Commercial Vehicle Body Building auxiliary units and components
21
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Aluminium Metal Inert Gas _MIG_ Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body aluminium MIG welding operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body aluminium MIG welding operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body aluminium MIG welding operations
22
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
23
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Tungsten Inert Gas _TIG_ Welding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body TIG welding operations
- Understand how to select, check
- use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body TIG welding operations
- Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body TIG welding operations
24
Knowledge of Setting out and Assembling Commercial Vehicle Body Components or Parts.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to set out and assemble commercial vehicle body components and parts
- Understand how to check commercial vehicle body components and parts assembly for compliance
25
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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0296/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011
- Operational End
- Dec 2026