Overview

IMI Level 3 Award in Light Vehicle Inspection

The IMI Light Vehicle Inspection route is intended for technicians whose job role involves the inspection, maintenance and repair of light vehicles, who do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification and want to be recognised as a competent motor vehicle technician.

There is one level within Light Vehicle Inspection:
• Inspection Technician

This accreditation is also a route on to the IMI Level 2 Award in MOT Testing Course.

Content
Technicians undertaking this route must be able to work unsupervised, ideally in full time employment with at least 3 years’ experience to ensure they are familiar with the techniques for vehicle servicing, inspection and system diagnosis.

This level requires the candidate to complete the following modules for which they will receive training in these areas prior to the assessments:
• Electrical systems and how they work
• Using and reading emissions data
• The use of computer based diagnostic equipment
• Different suspension and steering systems, including different set ups
• How the braking system works, including brake efficiency calculations
• Vehicle structure
• Vehicle appraisal