IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (Award)

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IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (Award)

Level 3

Part-Time

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Overview

South West College is pleased to offer a range of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle courses delivered throughout the academic year. This growing sector provides exciting career opportunities, and students can begin their journey with the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Maintenance.

Successful students may progress onto IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components, enhancing their technical expertise and career prospects.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicle systems, including repair and component replacement. It is particularly suited to those who may encounter these vehicles during routine maintenance activities.

The programme equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work safely with electric and hybrid vehicles, including those with high-voltage systems or potential damage.

This qualification provides a valuable introduction to a specialised and rapidly evolving industry. It complements existing skills and experience, enabling learners to work safely, confidently, and effectively within their current or future roles.

Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self-employed students. Please ask for further details.

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.

Skills and knowledge covered:

working safely on an electric/hybrid vehicle
using information to carry out the task
carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems
recording information and making suitable recommendations.

: Working safely on an electric/hybrid vehicle

Using information to carry out the task

Carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems

Recording information and making suitable recommendations

Suitably qualified in a recognised automotive qualification and attained the IMI Level 2 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance.

Practice observation

You must be observed by your assessor completing all of the following tasks on at least one occasion:

isolate, carry out safety checks and disconnect a high energy system battery
remove and test the suitability of a high energy system component
refit and reinstate component, carry out safety checks and reset vehicle systems post-repair.

On completion students could progress to the IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components.

This course may be eligible for Skills Focus or Flexible Skills funding. To check eligibility contact nicola.quinn@swc.ac.uk

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.