IMI Level 1 Diploma In Motorcycle Maintenance (VRQ)

Who is it suitable for?

This Diploma is ideal for learners aged 16+ who enjoy a practical environment, are interested in motorcycle maintenance and wish to develop and broaden their experience at a level suiting their ability.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.  However selection criteria for entry should take into account each applicant's existing academic/vocational qualifications, experience, and interest in working in the industry sectors.

About

This qualification has a predominately practical approach to assessment, and includes many visual questioning techniques, which will stimulate and interest the learner.

The qualification’s combination of units provides learners with the flexibility in the choice of the areas they wish to develop their knowledge and skills in.

All learners will develop their knowledge and skills in:

• health and safety practices in vehicle maintenance and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance

Learners have the opportunity develop their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of areas, and also the option to achieve Level 2 units, which will support the learner’s progression to an IMI Level 2 Certificate (VRQ) in the appropriate career route.  Examples of some of the unit options available follow:

• introduction to the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry
• motorcycle construction
• routine maintenance motorcycle chassis systems 
• motorcycle engines
• motorcycle transmission systems 
• motorcycle electrical and electronic systems 
• motorcycle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components
• introduction to low carbon technologies in the automotive industry

Progression

This Diploma is ideal for those learners who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress into the retail motor vehicle industry and to a Level 2 Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ).  It can also supplement their progress to other appropriate destinations, such as the Institute of the Motor Industry Sector Skills Council (IMI SSC) Intermediate Apprenticeship at Level 2, or employment.

Assessment

The assessments for this qualification have a practical focus and combine various assessment styles/methodologies in order to suit the subject and levels of units contained within it.

Want to know more?

Please contact an IMI approved centre.

 

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