IMIAL Level 1 Award in Vehicle Fitting Operations
Qualification summary
This is a level 1 pre-apprenticeship qualification that covers the technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry, including basic processes and principles and foundation skills. It provides essential knowledge for auto-electricians working on vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.
It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of light vehicles in the following:
• Basic Construction and Layouts
• Basic Front Wheel Alignment
• Basic Testing of Vehicle Charging Systems
• Basic Removal and Replacement of: Clutches, Exhaust Systems, Batteries, Suspension Dampers, Breaking System Components, Standard Light Vehicle Tyres
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
On completing this qualification the individual could progress to level 2 VRQ or an apprenticeship level 2
Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician
Tyre/Exhaust Fitter
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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04.3
Transportation Operations and Maintenance
Independant assessment takes the form of online multiple choice test set and marked by IMIAL and practical assessments set by IMIAL, marked by the approved centre and moderated by IMIAL
Qualification Accreditation Number 100-5574-5 provides pathways to the following qualifications:
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Fitting Operations (Tyre Fitting)
IMI Level 1 Award in Vehicle Fitting Operations (Vehicle Fitting)
All students must complete the mandatory Group A of their chosen pathway. Students pursuing the TF pathway also need to complete an additional optional unit from Group B.
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Mandatory Vehicle Fitting
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R/103/3840 - Working safely and effectively during vehicle fitting operations
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Y/103/3841 - Basic vehicle construction and layouts
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M/103/3845 - Basic vehicle front wheel alignment
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A/103/3847 - Basic removal and replacement of light vehicle clutches
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H/103/3857 - Basic removal and replacement of light vehicle exhaust systems
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H/103/3860 - Basic testing of vehicle charging systems and removal and replacement of batteries
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K/103/3861 - Basic removal and replacement of light vehicle suspension dampers
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M/103/3862 - Removal and replacement of basic vehicle braking system components
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T/103/3863 - Basic removal and replacement of standard light vehicle tyres
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A -
Mandatory Tyre Fitting
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A/103/3864 - Receive and store stock
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L/103/3741 - Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
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R/103/3742 - Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
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Y/103/3743 - Maintain positive working relationships
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B -
Optional Tyre Fitting
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J/103/3866 - Inspect, repair and replace standard light vehicle tyres
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F/103/3865 - Inspect, repair and replace commercial vehicle tyres