This NVQ is a work-based qualification that assesses the skills and knowledge that people in your job need to perform their job role effectively.
It is a motor industry qualification that covers activities that relate to service maintenance technicians.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad working knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in garages and maintenance depots.
The qualification includes the following areas:
• Vehicle servicing
• Identification, location and rectification of mechanical faults in vehicle systems and components
Other skills that may be required are included:
• Identification, location and rectification of electrical faults in vehicle systems and components
• Identification, location and rectification of body damage on vehicle body components
• The routine assembly of vehicle body components or parts
• Preparation and treatment of surfaces and application of paint coats to body panels and components
• Roadside assistance for broken down vehicles
• Driving vehicles for testing and vehicle recovery
• Thermal joining
• Vehicle inspection
You will demonstrate your skills and knowledge by collecting evidence of your work. This evidence is usually presented in a portfolio (however your approved centre may use an alternative method). Your assessor will advise you on how to generate, collect and present your evidence. You will also undertake IMI Awards set ‘on-line’ multiple-choice tests.
For further information and advice, please contact an IMI Awards approved centre.

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