IMI Level 2 Diploma in Land-Based Technology (VRQ)

Overview

Level 2
Reference 600/6775/5
Total Qualification Time 396
Guided Learning Hours 360
Subject Area Specialist
Type Land Based

Please be advised, this qualification is no longer available for registrations in England from the 01st January 2025.

For centres in Wales and Northern Ireland, there is no longer a requirement to submit registration via the spreadsheet, you can now return to the standard process for registration.

Please ensure the qualifications you require are approved in your nation.

Wales
Registration End Date: 31/12/2027
Certification End Date: 31/12/2029

Northern Ireland
Registration End Date: 31/12/2026
Certification End Date: 31/12/2029

Who is it suitable for?

This Level 2 vocationally related qualification is for individuals who wish to work in job roles such as sports ground care technicians and service technicians.

About

The qualification's combination of units provides learners with the flexibility to choose areas which interest them. Therefore learners have the option to develop their knowledge of:

health and safety
applying mechanical principles
using, servicing and maintaining tools and equipment
material preparation, shaping and assembling
servicing and maintenance of land-based equipment
performing thermal joining and cutting processes
servicing and repairing cooling and lubrication systems
servicing and repairing engines and components
servicing and repairing clutches, fluid flywheels and torque convertors
servicing and repairing mechanical transmissions
servicing and repairing braking systems
servicing and repairing wheeled and tracked steering systems
servicing and repairing tyres and tracks
servicing and repairing cutting and mowing equipment
servicing and repairing harvesting and processing equipment
servicing and repairing soil preparation and plant establishment equipment
servicing and repairing transport handling and storage equipment
servicing and repairing pneumatic systems and components
servicing and repairing electrical systems and components
servicing and repairing hydraulic systems and components
maintaining and developing personal performance
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
using calculations
undertaking work related experience in the land-based industries
environmental and land-based business
introduction to land-based workshop practice
introduction to land-based machinery operations

Progression

The achievement of the IMI Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Technology meets the LANTRA entry requirement for the Advanced Apprenticeship for Land-based Engineering.

Assessment

This qualification includes a practical approach to assessment. It also uses online tests and written assessments to ensure the learner's knowledge and understanding.