Overview

  • Level 2
  • Reference 601/7033/5
  • Total Qualification Time 417
  • Guided Learning Hours 379
  • Subject Area Light Vehicle
  • Type Key Stage 4&5

Who is it suitable for?

This Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) is ideal for school and college learners aged 16-19, as well as 19+ learners wishing to enter into the Vehicle Maintenance sector of the Automotive Industry.
Learners with a keen interest in vehicle maintenance will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills.

About

This qualification is practical and engaging to motivate and support learners to gain key knowledge and skills required by vehicle maintenance employers, specialising in Light Vehicles.
With mandatory requirement for employer engagement, learners get the opportunity to experience the real workplace environment.
This qualification can be taken full or part time and is also approved on the DfE KS5 2019 & 2020 Performance Tables.
To see the full list of 2019 & 2020 KS5 performance tables, please click here.

Progression

Upon achieving this qualification, learners can progress onto further training and education in automotive and engineering subjects (including apprenticeship) or to a job role in the vehicle maintenance sector.

Assessment

For this qualification, learners must complete:

  • Online Assessments - Each mandatory group has an online assessment. Optional and additional units chosen may also require online assessments to be taken.
  • Core Unit (synoptic assessment) - This assessment is achieved through completion of unit Group B. It assesses both skills and knowledge obtained from Mandatory units
  • Portfolio of evidence - This is required to prove learning outcomes are achieved through practical and tasks performed. IMI provides sample support material of practical and written tasks for optional use.

Want to know more?

Please contact an IMI approved centre.

View this Qualification on the Register of Regulated Qualifications

Professional or Trade Body Letters of Support

SMMT Letter of Support

IMI Letter of Support

Employers Letter of Support

 

BMW Letter of Support

Vauxhall Letter of Support

Lowgate Garage Letter of Support

Minstergate Letter of Support

Motor Trades GTA Letter of Support

The Defence School of Transport (REME) Letter of Support

Triad Garage Letter of Support

Autostation Letter of Support

Suzuki Letter of Support

 

 

 


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Documentation for IMI Centres

Find more information and documentation in IMI Connect

Start Date: Thu, 01/09/2016
End Date: Tue, 31/12/2024
Certificate End Date: Mon, 31/12/2029

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