Please note: Due to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) review and updates for heavy goods and public service vehicle maintenance and repair, this qualification is due to be replaced in August 2023.
This SVQ is a work-based qualification that assesses the skills and knowledge that people in your job need to perform their job role effectively.
It is a motor industry qualification that covers activities that relate to service technicians working on heavy vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad working knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
The qualification includes the following areas:
Diagnosis and rectification of:
And offers opportunities for candidates to also demonstrate:
For some learners this qualification could prepare them for progression to further learning and training. For others, this qualification could also provide a useful recognition of their practical skills and knowledge, to aid their step from one job role to another.
You will demonstrate your skills and knowledge by collecting evidence of your work. This evidence is usually presented in a portfolio (however your approved centre may use an alternative method). Your assessor will advise you on how to generate, collect and present your evidence. You will also undertake IMI set 'on-line' multiple-choice tests.
Please contact an IMI approved centre.
Start Date: Thu, 01/12/2016
End Date: Mon, 31/07/2023
Certificate End Date: Sat, 31/07/2027
