Overview

IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness

Course Summary

Learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in Electric/Hybrid vehicles entering the workplace.

It is therefore designed to provide learners with an introduction to safe working practices, the dangers surrounding and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

This award sized qualification offers an introduction to the specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.

Course Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners are not expected to have prior knowledge or experience, however an interest in the subject area is advisable.

Additional Information
IMI Application Form can be found HERE.

Please return completed application forms to [email protected] at least 1 week prior to attending the course.

The qualification is for individuals that have an interest or requirement in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in Electric/Hybrid vehicles entering the workplace. It is therefore designed to provide learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
Please bring photo I.D with you to this course, please take it with you to any exams on the duration of this course and present it to the invigilator.

Key Benefits
The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge required to work safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

It contains one mandatory unit covering:
• The types of Electric/Hybrid vehicles available
• Hazards associated with motor vehicle high energy electrical systems
• Working safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles including charging

As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

Who Should Attend?
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however an interest in the subject area is advisable.

Non-technical roles such as:
• Managers
• Valeters
• Parts advisors
• Sales and aftersales advisors
• Event staff
• Vehicle recovery personnel
• Vehicle dismantlers
• Vehicle damage assessors
• Electric/Hybrid professional vehicle drivers

Certification

IMI Certificed.