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IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - September 2025

Study Mode
Part Time Day
Level
3
Duration
36 weeks
Subject
Motor Vehicle
Suitable for
19+
Location
Stratford Campus
IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles – September 2025
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Course content

This qualification is designed for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor vehicle industry. Whether you’re aiming to maintain and repair a range of vehicles—including cars, vans, trucks, or motorcycles—fit and replace parts and tyres, run your own car valeting business, or work safely with hybrid vehicles, this course provides the foundational skills and knowledge to help you get started.

Curriculum

Study units include: Health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment Knowledge of support for job roles in the automotive environment Skills in supporting job roles in automotive environment Knowledge of materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment Skills in materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment Knowledge of diagnosis and rectification of vehicle auxiliary electrical faults Skills in diagnosis and rectification of light vehicle engine faults Knowledge of diagnosis and rectification of light vehicle transmission and driveline faults

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Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 that includes: o English grade 4 o Math’s at grade 4 Students currently taking a Level 2 Certificate will need a minimum of a Pass in a related vocational subject. All learners progressing internally will need to ensure they have completed the level 2 intermediate qualification and demonstrated a commitment to study

How much will this course cost?

The course fee is TBC.

Qualification

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)