IMIAL Level 1 Award 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, or individuals who do not have access to an NVQ.
This VRQ is designed to provide a standardised approach for the delivery and assessment of the fundamentals of the National Occupational Standards essential knowledge requirements.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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 gain employment and wish to continue with their studies. This VRQ is a pre-apprenticeship learning programme for the ASL Apprenticeship Frameworks.
The suite of VRQs at levels 1-3 provide recognition of professional competence to aid individuals to step up from one job role to another, or provide access to further/higher education.
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
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.
Examples of typical assessment methods are included in the syllabus introduction.
(see syllabus intro and Level 2 assessment handbook in proposal WB2002)
Qualification Accreditation Number 100/5569/1 provides pathways to the following qualifications:
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Auto-electrical)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Heavy Vehicle)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Motorcycle)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Lift Truck)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Motorsport)
Students must complete all mandatory units of their chosen pathway.