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Level 3 NVQ in Transport Engineering and Maintenance (TEM) (Mechanical)

Qual Ref: 100/4495/4 (Mech)

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 inspection
• Carrying out scheduled mechanical maintenance on vehicles
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in vehicle systems and components

Other skills that may be required are included:

• Reconditioning of mechanical components
• Identification and repair of electrical faults in vehicle systems and components
• Assessing body damage to vehicles
• Identification and rectification of body damage to vehicles and components
• Routine assembly of vehicle body components or parts
• Roadside assistance for broken down vehicles
• Driving vehicles for testing and vehicle recovery
• Thermal joining
• Installation of ancillary units and components

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.