Qualification Details

Level 2 Award in Electrically Propelled Vehicle Hazard Management

Qual Ref: 600/0525/7

IMI AWARDS' ELECTRIC VEHICLES QUALIFICATIONS (VRQs) (QCF)

The purpose and aim of these new IMI Awards' electric vehicle qualifications (VRQs) is to instruct individuals from the retail automotive industry and the public service sector (for example, members of the emergency services, who may attend an accident involving an electric vehicle) in the maintenance, service, and/or handling of electric vehicles.

These qualifications have been developed by IMI Awards in conjunction with electric vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and the IMI Sector Skills Council.  They are the first qualifications of their kind to address electric vehicle (high voltage) technology.  The qualifications are essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working with electric vehicles.

Level 1 Award in Electric Vehicle Awareness (QCF)

This award is designed for those people, such as paramedics and sales staff, who may encounter high voltage vehicles and require an awareness of their hazards.  It contains the knowledge of the dangers surrounding electric vehicles and the precautions to avoid potential injury.

Level 2 Award in Electrically Propelled Vehicle Hazard Management (QCF)

This award is designed for those people who may encounter accident damaged or broken-down vehicles, e.g. emergency services and roadside recovery operators.  It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system.

Level 2 Award in Routine Maintenance Activities on Electrically Propelled Vehicles (QCF)

This award is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric vehicles.  It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance.  On completing this qualification, technicians will have gained knowledge of both low and high voltage technologies and an understanding of their dangers.

Level 3 Award in Electrically Propelled Vehicle Repair and Replacement (QCF)

This award is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric vehicles.  It contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely in and around the vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance.

On completion of this qualification, technicians will be able to practically demonstrate that they have the skills required for repairing vehicles with low & high voltage electric technologies.

 Teaching and Learning Materials

IMI Awards have an agreement with Electude International who are an innovative company based in the Netherlands.  They have developed Argo, the world's leading e-learning solution for the automotive market.   Electude have specifically developed their materials from the IMI Awards qualifications which make them an excellent resource for your candidates and tutors alike.  If you are an approved IMI Awards centre you will can now view these materials by signing in and clicking the link below.

Click here to access Electude Hybrid e-learning materials 

 Free website with information about hybrid and electric vehicles at: www.ev-guide.info .

It's aimed at giving people, new to the technology an overview of hybrid and electric vehicles including the benefits and key features of both types of vehicle and the safety points to consider. The site is generic and kept reasonably short in duration (about 30 minutes) so ideal to use with all cohorts.