IMI
Level 3
QN: 500/9681/3
Curriculum Active
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Principles (VRQ)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 390 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IMI
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
390 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Electronically Controlled Vehicle Mechanical Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out the removal and fitting of electronically controlled mechanical vehicle components
- Understand how the electronically controlled mechanical vehicle systems operate
4
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Vehicle Electronic Components and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out the removal and fitting vehicle electronics
- Understand how vehicle electronic systems operate
5
Knowledge of Removing, Refurbishing and Fitting Trim Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out the removal, refurbishment and fitting of trim components
- Understand the construction of trim components and refurbishing methods
6
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
7
Refrigerant Handling _EC 842-2006_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the operation of A/C systems in motor vehicles
- Know about the use and properties of the fluorinated greenho
- use gases used as refrigerants in A/C systems in motor vehicles and the impact of the emissions of these gases on the environment (order of magnitude of their global warming ..., ... potential in relation to climate change).
- Understand the relevant provisions of regulation (EC) No 842/2006 and Directive 2006/40/EC
- Know the common procedures for recovering fluorinated greenho
- Be able to demonstrate how to handle a refrigerant cylinder
- Be able to connect and disconnect a recovery set to and from the service ports of a motor vehicle A/C system containing fluorinated greenho
- Be able to operate a recovery set
8
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
9
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
10
Skills in Removing and Fitting Electronically Controlled Vehicle Mechanical Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out the removal and fitting of electronically controlled mechanical vehicle components
- 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 electronically controlled mechanical vehicle components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
11
Skills in Removing and Fitting Vehicle Electronic Components and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out the removal and fitting of Vehicle Electronics
- 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 Vehicle electronics
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
12
Skills in Removing, Refurbishing and Fitting Trim Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out the removal, refurbishment and fitting of trim components
- 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, refurbishment and fitting of trim components
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
13
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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/9681/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2029