Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles @ SCQF Level 5 (IMI)

Course description

The course is structured around a selection of both knowledge and skills based practical motor vehicle engineering units together with a core skills programme involving communications, numeracy and information technology. The course involves the study of light vehicle construction and routine maintenance, operating principles of light vehicle engines, tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmission systems and electrical and electronic systems within structured practical workshop lessons and classroom theory.

This full time diploma course has been developed to provide a progression from the IMI Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance award.The programme also offers a standardised approach to learning and assessment of the underpinning knowledge required for the Modern Apprenticeship and satisfies all the requirements of the Motor Industry Training Councils (MITC) and national standards. The diploma course offers you a full time course that gives you an enhanced knowledge and understanding of light vehicle maintenance and repair, building on the prior learning from year one of the IMI Certificate course.

Learning outcome

Employment as a Modern Apprentice in the Motor Vehicle Industry.

Progression to higher level full time programmes of study or a recognised Modern Apprenticeship in the motor vehicle industry.