IMIAL Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Qualification summary
This is a learning programme (Vocationally Related Qualification) based upon Automotive Skills Limited Technical National Occupational Standards for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. It contains opportunities for specialisation. There are routes available for light vehicle, heavy vehicle, motorcycle, lift truck, motorsport and auto-electrical technicians.
This VRQ is for school and college leavers who wish to join the industry, and employees of the industry who are seeking to enhance and/or demonstrate their experience in their work role. It is also forms an integral part of the ASL Apprenticeship framework.
This VRQ is designed to provide a standardised approach for the delivery and assessment of the National Occupational Standards essential knowledge requirements. Therefore this VRQ provides also provides the knowledge and understanding requirements for its related NVQ.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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The qualification enables students who are not employed, the opportunity to develop occupational knowledge and carry out practical assessments.
These awards also offer the perfect step to the NVQ programme for those who are employed, and wish to continue with their studies, as the essential knowledge at Level 2 meets that of the related NVQ. Achievers of the VRQ can use them as credit against the essential knowledge required for the NVQ.
These awards support the ASL Apprenticeship Frameworks which have a technical certificate requirement. When an apprentice has achieved a Level 2 Apprenticeship, they can then choose to broaden their education and training in other ways from this firm base.
These VRQs can provide recognition of professional competence to aid individuals to step up from one job role to another, e.g. into supervisory and/or management roles, or more responsible positions in engineering.
Once an individual has achieved a Level 3 VRQ, it can prepare them for progression to, or provide access to further education, and/or higher education, for example;
•The IMI National gives the opportunity for progression in education, and within the workplace to management positions. Individuals can gain a broader breadth of learning to bridge the gap in their vocational qualifications.
•IMI Level 4 Diploma for Automotive Master Technicians (Light Vehicle Route)
•Automotive Retail Management Standards (ARMS)
•Management VQs, and other management qualifications
•Foundation degree
Auto Electrician
Lift Truck Operator
Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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04.3
Transportation Operations and Maintenance
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
This qualification includes independent assessment via online testing which is graded, Pass, Merit or Distinction. These grades will be noted on the student's record of achievement. The tests are mapped to the essential knowledge of the NOS.
The assessment of the VRQ is made up of 3 components:
• IMI Practical Assessments
• IMI External Online Testing
• and Centre Devised Assessment Methods.
Practical Assessments
A minimum of 50% of each unit’s learning outcomes assessment criteria must be achieved by a student completing practical activities in a work-shop based environment.
The achievement of the 50% practical requirement is met by the use of IMI practical assessments. These assessments measure the student’s underpinning knowledge of critical vehicle areas. These practical assessments are marked by the Approved Centre and moderated by the IMI.
As an alternative to the IMI Practical Assessments, Approved Centres can also choose to use their own centre devised practical assessments to meet the requirement that 50% of each unit’s learning outcomes are met through practical activities in a work-shop based environment. These assessments must be approved by an IMI External Moderator, prior to use.
Centre Devised Assessment Methods
In addition to the practical assessments and IMI external online tests, centres should use a range of assessment methods to assess the learning outcomes, not covered by the practical assessments. The assessment methods selected for each unit should be appropriate to its aims, level of work and the learning outcomes to be achieved. This VRQ supports the delivery of ‘theory’, however all opportunities must be taken to support this with practical instruction and/or demonstration.
Typical assessment methods are included within the syllabus introduction.
Qualification Accreditation Number 100-5568-X provides pathways to the following qualifications:
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Auto-electrical)
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Heavy Vehicle)
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle)
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Motorcycle)
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Lift Truck)
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Motorsport)
Students must complete all units from Group A and the Group B of their chosen pathway. In addition they also have to complete one optional unit from the Group C of their chosen pathway.