Overview

  • Level 3
  • Reference 601/7327/0
  • Total Qualification Time 767
  • Guided Learning Hours 447-475
  • Subject Area Heavy 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 progress further into the Vehicle Maintenance sector of the Automotive Industry.
Learners will gain the specialist skills and knowledge required to kick start their technical career.

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 Heavy 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 Performance Tables.
To see the full list of 2019 KS5 performance tables, please click here.

This qualification has been awarded UCAS points click here for more information

Progression

Upon achieving this qualification, learners can progress onto further training and education in automotive and engineering subjects (including apprenticeships) 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 assessment 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 provide 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 Letters of Support

IMI Letter of Support

Employer Letters of Support

H&S Commercial Components

Heysham Trucks Letter of Support

Motor Trades GTA Letter of Support

Total Cargo Letter of Support

 

 

Documentation for IMI Centres

Find more information and documentation in IMI Connect

Start Date: Thu, 01/09/2016
End Date: Thu, 31/12/2026
Certificate End Date: Mon, 31/12/2029

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