IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components

The purpose and aim of this qualification is to provide technicians who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles with the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems.

2022/23

10220

Downpatrick

Part-Time

Higher Education

This course is also available for the following academic years:

2021/22 Academic Year

An academic year runs from September to August of the following year.

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Type	Campus	Start
Part-Time	Downpatrick	05/09/2022 Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time	Downpatrick	05/09/2022 Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time	Downpatrick	05/09/2022 Time: 09:00-17:00

Course Structure

This qualification has been developed in close liaison with industry specialists, electric vehicle manufacturers, training providers, the Health and Safety Executive and the IMI Sector Skills Council.

This is the first qualification of its kind to address working on live electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage vehicle systems and components.

The qualification is essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working on electric/hybrid vehicles.

The live work on high voltage (HV) Vehicle Systems in this course relates to any work on the HV vehicle systems during which a person’s body or items (tools, devices, equipment or apparatus) may come into contact with live parts, or work where the non-live state of the vehicle is not confirmed.

Contact Hours

The course will last a total of 21 hours. (1 Week, 3 full days).

Entry Requirements

Individuals must already have achieved the Level 3 Award in Electrically Propelled Vehicle Repair and Replacement (or an equivalent industry qualification). It is recommended that individuals also have a minimum of 6 months related experience.

How will I be assessed and given feedback?

Assessment will be carried out through a series of practical assessments, oral assessments and written assessments. Feedback will be continually provided throughout the course.

Where will it take me?

After completing this course successfully, technicians will be able to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles and progress on to further Hybrid courses.

How will it make me more employable?

On completion of this qualification technicians will be able to practically demonstrate that they have the skills required for repairing high voltage vehicle systems and components.

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs associated with this programme.

Accreditation

IMI

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.

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