IMI
Level 3
QN: 500/9815/9
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
28 Units
Guided Hours
1260 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 Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle chassis diagnostic and rectification activities
- 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 chassis diagnosis, rectification and test activities
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
2
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Engine Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle engine diagnostic and rectification activities
- 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 engine diagnosis, rectification and test activities
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
3
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle transmission and driveline diagnostic and rectification activities
- 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 transmission and driveline diagnosis, rectification and test activities
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
4
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical diagnostic and rectification activities
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical diagnosis, rectification and test activities
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
5
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
6
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
7
Competency in Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle inspections using prescribed methods
- 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 inspections using prescribed methods
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
8
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
9
Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle engine mechanical units
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle engine mechanical units
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
10
Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle steering and suspension units
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle steering and suspension units
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
11
Competency in Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when overhauling light vehicle transmission units
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out the overhauling of light vehicle transmission units
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
12
Competency in Removing and Fitting Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle 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 removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle body panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
13
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
14
Knowledge in Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Chassis Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the light vehicle chassis systems operate
- Understand how to diagnose and rectify faults in light vehicle chassis systems
15
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Engine Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the light vehicle engine systems operate
- Understand how to diagnose and rectify faults in light vehicle engine systems
16
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the light vehicle transmission and driveline systems operate
- Understand how to diagnose and rectify faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems
17
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand vehicle electrical and electronic principles
- Understand how light vehicle auxiliary electrical systems operate
- Understand how to diagnose and rectify faults in auxiliary electrical systems
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
Knowledge of Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out inspections on light vehicle using prescribed methods
22
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
23
Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to overhaul light vehicle engine units
24
Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to overhaul light vehicle steering and suspension units
25
Knowledge of Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to overhaul light vehicle gearbox and final drive units
26
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle mechanical electrical and trim (MET) components
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle non permanently fixed vehicle body panels
27
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
28
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)
- 500/9815/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2029