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Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2 IMI Certificate)

Course details

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Qualification name Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation The Institute of the Motor Industry
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost description Students aged 19+ may be eligible for funding
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is perfect if you’re aged 19 or over and looking to take your skills and knowledge of car maintenance and repair further.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You’ll need a relevant Level 1 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9– 3 (A*– D). You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

View the key features of this course.

You’ll learn how to service and repair cars and vans and how to diagnose and solve non-complex faults on vehicles. You can expect to put everything you learn into practice in our industry-standard workshops at London Road. You’ll also get to work alongside experienced technicians from a wide range of different manufacturer backgrounds. This means you can learn from people who have experience of the motor trade Units studied will enable you to: Remove and replace chassis units and components Remove and replace electrical auxiliary units and components Remove and replace engine units and components Carry out routine vehicle maintenance Contribute to workplace housekeeping Maintain positive workplace relationships Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You’ll take part in continuous practical assessments and tests.

Choose to follow with further studies at Nottingham College on a Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance programme.

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Name Highfields
Address Jesse Boot Avenue Science Park
University Boulevard
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 2RU
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Email enquiries@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone 0115 9100 100
Website http://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/
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