Overview

  • Level 3
  • Reference 610/3971/8
  • Total Qualification Time 44
  • Guided Learning Hours 35
  • Subject Area EV
  • Type VRQ, NVQ, VCQ

This is a Level 3 vocational qualification which provides individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work on heavy electric/hybrid vehicles including bus and coach.

This qualification is for Learners in the 18+ and 19+ age groups. These Learners will be looking to gain the knowledge to work safely when carrying out making “safe”, reinstating activities and replacing components on heavy electric/hybrid vehicles.

It is therefore designed for those who may encounter heavy electric/hybrid vehicles within an operational environment. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system.

This award-sized qualification offers skills within this specialised industry sector which, in addition to complementing current industry qualifications and experience, will enable Learners to continue to work safely within their role. These roles can include but are not exclusive to:

  • vehicle maintenance and repair technicians
  • vehicle damage repair technicians

Individuals interested in taking this course will need to possess appropriate heavy vehicle operation and repair skills at Level 3.

The content of this qualification has been designed to give Learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely on heavy electric/hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out operational and repair activities including replacing components. This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.

It contains two mandatory units:

  • Preparing Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicles for Repair
  • Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

Skills and knowledge of:

  • making a heavy electric/hybrid vehicle “safe” to work on
  • reinstating a heavy electric/hybrid vehicle
  • working safely on a heavy electric/hybrid vehicle
  • using appropriate information, tools and equipment
  • removing and replacing (non live) high energy electrical system components
  • recording information and making suitable recommendations

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact an IMI approved centre.

This qualification is an official entry route into our TechSafe™ recognition, which will allow you to gain your place on our Professional Register and show the automotive community and wider that you are competent in your role, and are up to date with the latest of technology and knowledge. Get started today.


The IMI is recognised to offer these qualifications by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). This approval means IMI and our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual’s comprehensive regulatory framework. Please click here to read more and here to view this qualification on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Documentation for IMI Centres

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Start Date: Fri, 01/08/2025
End Date: Mon, 31/07/2028
Certificate End Date: Wed, 31/07/2030

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