
IMI L2 and L3 combined Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement
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.
It contains two mandatory units, EV2.2 and EV3.
EV2.2 covers all of the skills and knowledge from the IMI Level 2 Award in
Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities, and EV3 covers skills
in:
·
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
As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will
acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to remove and
replace high-voltage components in Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have completed the IMI
Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities course
and will need to possess appropriate vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge
and skills at level 3. This can be conducted in the combined course.
Who is the course for?
Learners interested in
gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on
Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage systems.
7-Hours CPC is also available.
It is, therefore, designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles during routine maintenance. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely
around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system.
This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector, which, in addition to complementing their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable
them to continue to work safely within their role. These roles can include but
are not exclusive to maintenance and repair technicians (EV/Hybrid vehicles).
How is it delivered?
The course is delivered over 2-days
Day 1 is conducted online via AWARE
Series TV
Day 2 is the
practical assessment phase that covers the computer, oral and practical
assessments.

IMI Level 2 Award In Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management For Emergency And Recovery Personnel
WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?
This
qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to
learners in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These learners will be interested in learning to work safely around Electric/Hybrid
vehicles during emergency and recovery situations.
It
is, therefore, designed for people who may encounter accident-damaged or broken-down electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle that may have damage to its high-energy/electrical system.
This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector, which, in addition to complementing their current
industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to
work safely within their role.
These roles can include but are not exclusive to:
• emergency services
• roadside recovery operators
WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?
There
are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners
are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however, an
interest in the subject area is advisable.
WHAT WILL THE LEARNER STUDY AS PART OF THIS QUALIFICATION?
The
content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners
the knowledge required to work safely around electric/hybrid vehicles that may have or have damaged their high energy/electrical system
during emergency and recovery situations. It contains one mandatory unit
covering:
• the types of Electric/Hybrid vehicles available
• hazards associated with motor vehicle high-energy electrical systems
• working safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles, including charging
• how to reduce the risk of injury when encountering electric/hybrid vehicles
• how to safely transport and store electric/hybrid vehicles
As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and the ability to work safely around electric/hybrid vehicles but not maintain them.
WHICH SUBJECTS WILL COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE?
This
qualification will help support their progression onto qualifications
that further develop their knowledge and skills within a technical role,
carrying out routine servicing and maintenance activities on
Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
• Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities

Validated Recognition (Plus) in Roadside and Recovery
IMI
VR Modules (Plus) 1, 2 and 3
This course offers new and existing Recovery and Roadside Assistance Operators a theoretical and practical based learning experience to develop and practice the skills required to work safely within the Recovery and Roadside Industry adhering to PAS 43 and The SURVIVE Guide (herby referred to throughout the document as SURVIVE). The course will identify the key aspects of personal wellbeing and the skills required to ensure that productivity is high and recovery vehicle assets remain roadworthy. In order to meet the demands of modern technology, the course will analyse the safe working methods associated with the recovery of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Upon successful completion of the course, leaners will apply for the Professional Automotive and Transportation Accreditation Matrix (PATAM) card which will be evidence of the knowledge and understanding of the safe working practices in accordance with PAS 43 and SURVIVE.
Where the term ‘roadside’ is used, this is a generically used to identify those individuals or organisations which work on the side of the road. These may include but not limited to:
• Tyre fitters
• Road maintenance teams
• Highways England Road Clearance
• Roadside repair
• Roadside assistance and recovery
Course Duration2-days classroom, 1-day practical training followed by a practical assessment.
CompletionUpon successful completion of the course, the learners will be able to:
• Recognise, evaluate and apply the safe working practices in order to comply with PAS 43 and SURVIVE.
• Identify and evaluate the legislative requirements for carrying out roadside activities.
• Discuss the need for dynamic risk assessments in accordance with PAS 43 and SURVIVE and analyse the factors which may require the dynamic risk assessment to change
• Recall their responsibilities when working at the roadside
• Discuss the need to implement correct manual handling techniques and identify potential risks
• Conduct Daily Vehicle and Before Use Checks on items of recovery/lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER and identify any issues affecting the vehicle serviceability/equipment.
• Apply the Principles of Safe Loading and Unloading ensuring that the casualty vehicle is correctly secured (If applicable) and the GVW/MAM/GTW is not exceeded.
• Evaluate the need for effective communication at all levels throughout the organisation and care of the customer.
• Identify and evaluate the issues associated with an increase in carbon and the environmental impact
• Evaluate the definition of defensive driving and implement the system of vehicle control
• Analyse impact speeds and the factors that affect braking
• Evaluate the impact and consequences of using a mobile phone whilst driving
• Define ‘hybrid’ and identify types of hybrid vehicles and discuss the positive and negatives of hybrid technology
• Discuss H&S and identify the company policy and safe working practices
• Identify and explain the component parts within a hybrid system and identify areas of the potential or actual risk to life
• Explain and discuss the immediate action and First Aid to take in case of electric shock
Opportunities for progression will be available using a modular approach to training once the learner has successfully achieved the Foundation Course in Roadside Recovery and Assistance. Modules will include:
• IMI L1 and L2 Hybrid Vehicle Technology
• AWARE Series of courses
Method of Assessment
The triangulation method of assessment will be used throughout the duration of the course. A minimum of 3 types of assessment methods will be used.
Formative Assessment
Q&A. Open and closed question techniques will be used throughout the course. Written Tasks. Learners will be required to complete written tasks to develop a deeper understanding of the course content.
SelfTReflection. Upon completion of Day 1 and 2, learners will be required to write 200T300 words reflecting on the course up to that point.
Summative Assessment
MultiTchoice Assessment with one written question Practical Assessment
Observation
Continual Assessment
Learners will be
continually assessed throughout the course using the methods previously stated.

Institute of the Motor Industry L3 Roadside and Recovery Technician
Validated Recognition Modules 1, 2 and 3 in Roadside and Recovery
IMI
IMI Roadside and Recovery Validated Recognition Modules 1, 2 and 3
Course Rationale
This course offers new and existing Recovery and Roadside Assistance Operators a theoretical and practical based learning experience to develop and practise the skills required to work safely within the Recovery and Roadside Industry adhering to PAS 43 and SURVIVE. The course will identify the key aspects of personal wellbeing and the skills required to ensure that productivity remains high and recovery vehicle assets remain roadworthy. In order to meet the demands of modern technology, the course will analyse the safe working methods associated with the recovery of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will apply for the PATAM card which will be evidence of the knowledge and understanding of the safe working practices in accordance with PAS 43 and SURVIVE.
Where the term ‘roadside’ is used, this is a generically used to identify those individuals or organisations which work on the side of the road. These may include but not limited to:
· Tyre fitters
· Road maintenance teams
· Roadside repair
· Roadside assistance and recovery
Course Duration
2 days. Day 1 classroom. Day 2 classroom and practical training followed by a practical skills assessment.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the learners will be able to:
· Identify and evaluate the legislative requirements for carrying out roadside activities.
· Discuss the need for dynamic risk assessments in accordance with PAS 43 and SURVIVE and analyse the factors which may require the dynamic risk assessment to change
· Recall their responsibilities when working at the roadside
· Discuss the need to implement correct manual handing techniques and identify potential risks
· Conduct Daily Vehicle and Before Use Checks on items of recovery/lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER and identify any issues affecting the vehicle serviceability/equipment.
· Apply the Principles of Safe Loading and Unloading ensuring that the casualty vehicle is correctly secured (If applicable) and the GVW/MAM/GTW is not exceeded.
· Discuss H&S and identify company policy and safe working practices
· Recall the working relationship between you and your clients
· Analyse the need for corporate image and a positive attitude to promote good public awareness
· Evaluate how an individual can contribute to good public awareness
· Evaluate the need to recognise individual needs
· Apply the theoretical knowledge to a practical skills assessment
Progression
Opportunities for progression will be available using a modular approach to training once the learner has successfully achieved the Foundation Course in Roadside Recovery and Assistance. Modules will include:
· IMI L1 and L2 Hybrid Vehicle Technology
· AWARE Series of courses
Method of Assessment
The triangulation method of assessment will be used throughout the duration of the course. A minimum of 3 types of assessment methods will be used.
Formative Assessment
Q&A. Open and closed question techniques will be used throughout the course.
Written Tasks. Learners will be required to complete written tasks to develop a deeper understanding of the course content.
Self-Reflection. Upon completion of Day 1 and 2, learners will be required to write 200-300 words reflecting on the course up to that point.
Summative Assessment
Multi-choice Assessment with one written question
Practical Assessment
Observation
Continual Assessment
Learners will be continually assessed throughout the course using the methods previously stated.

RoadSAFE
IMI
RoadSAFE
The following subjects were covered:
Learning Outcome. The learner will be able to:
· Explain and identify how to check that delivery vehicle has sufficient fuel, additives and water
· Explain and identify the checks required to ensure the operation of the delivery vehicle instruments and controls are serviceable.
· Checks to include:
o All vehicle systems
o All vehicle instruments, controls, gauges and vehicle systems
o Indications of any electrical or mechanical problems
o The air tanks are sufficiently charged (If applicable)
· Explain and identify the organisational procedures for reporting defects including information on previously reported problems with the vehicle
· Explain and identify how to obtain information on previously reported faults and whom is responsible for releasing the vehicle.
· Explain and identify the appropriate action to take, in order to deal with previously reported faults.
· Recall the responsibilities of the Banksman and any working at height regulations
· Evaluate and demonstrate the importance of Brand Awareness
· Explain and identify the requirement for Safe Systems of Work to be adhered to and all relevant H&S information
· Explain and identify the responsibilities of the driver for the vehicle and the load
· Recall the legal responsibilities of the driver to ensure the safe loading and unloading of the vehicle
· Evaluate the principles of safe loading and understanding GVW
· Analyse the effects of overloading and the security of loads
· Explain the principles of safe unloading
Practical Session
Learning Outcome. The learner will be able to:
· Demonstrate the methodical and systematic approach to conducting a daily vehicle check
· Demonstrate the safe loading and unloading of a vehicle with a load specific to the user
· Demonstrate the methodical and systematic approach to conducting a daily vehicle check
· Demonstrate the signals to be used by a Banksman when remotely controlling a vehicle
· Demonstrate the safe loading and unloading of the vehicle
· Demonstrate the use of the appropriate load restraints
· Demonstrate the safe loading of a wheelchair user
Method of Assessment
The triangulation method of assessment was used throughout the duration of the course. A minimum of 3 types of assessment
methods are used.
Formative Assessment
Q&A. Open and closed question techniques were used throughout the course.
Written Tasks. Learners were required to complete written tasks to develop a deeper understanding of the course content.
Self-Reflection. Upon completion, learners were required to write 100 words reflecting on the course up
to that point.
Summative Assessment
Multi-choice Assessment with one written question
Practical Assessment
Observation