This is a level 1 pre-apprenticeship qualification that covers the technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry, including basic processes, principles, and foundation skills. It provides essential knowledge for body repairers working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body repair shops.
It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following:
• Vehicle body repair technical information and materials
• Forming, joining and measuring
• Basic body repairs
• And moving loads and vehicle jacking
Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
The student’s knowledge is assessed by IMI Awards set practical assessments in a motor vehicle workshop environment, IMI Awards set ‘on-line’ multiple-choice testing and by assessments set by the student’s centre.
For further information and advice please contact an IMI Awards approved centre.

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