Overview

  • Level 2
  • Reference INT-EHVHM2-A
  • Total Qualification Time 15
  • Subject Area EV
  • Type International

Who is it suitable for?

This VRQ is designed for those people who may encounter accident damaged or broken-down vehicles, e.g. emergency services and roadside recovery operators. It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system.

About

This qualification contains the knowledge of the dangers surrounding electric vehicles and the precautions to avoid potential injury. The purpose and aim of the suite IMI Awards' electric vehicle qualifications (VRQs) is to instruct individuals from the retail automotive industry and the public service sector (for example, members of the emergency services, who may attend an accident involving an electric vehicle) in the maintenance, service, and/or handling of electric vehicles.

These qualifications have been developed by IMI in conjunction with electric vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and the IMI Sector Skills Council. They are the first qualifications of their kind to address electric vehicle (high voltage) technology. The qualifications are essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working with electric vehicles.

Assessment

This qualification is assessed by:

  • an online test
  • oral assessment

Teaching and Learning Materials

Autonomy, online learning solutions for the automotive sector.
 Visit the EV Guide (www.ev-guide.info) for free information about hybrid and electric vehicles. It's aimed at giving people, new to the technology, an overview of hybrid and electric vehicles including the benefits and key features of both types of vehicle and the safety points to consider. The learning resource is generic – you will need about 30 minutes to view the site making it ideal to use with all cohorts.

Want to know more?

  • Please contact an IMI approved centre.

Documentation for IMI Centres

Find more information and documentation in IMI Connect

Start Date: Fri, 01/06/2018

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