IMI Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mech/elec)

Overview

Level 3
Reference 600/0323/6
Total Qualification Time 704
Guided Learning Hours 427-476
Subject Area Heavy Vehicle
Type VRQ, NVQ, VCQ

Who is it suitable for?

This work-based NVQ is a motor industry qualification that covers activities that relate to bus and coach service maintenance technicians. It assesses the skills and knowledge that technicians working within this area need to perform their job role effectively.

About

The qualification includes:

diagnosing and repairing of mechanical faults
diagnosing and repairing of electrical faults
inspection of buses/coaches
evaluation and development of own knowledge, understanding and skills in the bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment

Other skills that may be required include:

using hand tools and equipment for maintenance
recondition mechanical components
recondition electrical faults in systems and components
scheduled mechanical maintenance
scheduled electrical maintenance
thermal joining
driving the bus/coach for testing and vehicle recovery• providing roadside assistance & recovery
installation of ancillary systems and components
diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults in ancillary systems and components
establishing customer technical requirements
improving the service provided to customers
planning and organisation of work for self and others
supporting learners by coaching and mentoring in the workplace
achievement of effective working relationships with colleagues

Successful learners will demonstrate a broad working knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in garages and maintenance depots.

Progression

For some learners this qualification could prepare them for progression to further learning and training. For others, this qualification could also provide a useful recognition of their practical skills and knowledge, to aid their step from one job role to another.

Assessment

Learners will demonstrate their skills and knowledge by collecting evidence of their work. This evidence is usually presented in a portfolio (however your approved centre may use an alternative method). The assessor will advise learners how to generate, collect and present their evidence.

Please note: These NVQs are NOT assessed using IMI set online (knowledge) tests