Overview

IMI Level 1 Award in ADAS – Advance Driver Assistance Systems Awareness

The content of this qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding it and the precautions required to avoid potential injuries/accidents. This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector, which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable learners to continue to work safely within their role.

These roles can include, but are not exclusive to, non-technical people, such as:

• Managers
• Valeters
• Parts personnel
• Sales, and aftersales personnel
• Event staff
• Fleet managers and personnel
• Vehicle recovery personnel
• Vehicle dismantlers
• Vehicle damage assessors
• Insurance companies
• Vehicle hire companies
• SMART repair companies .

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.

QUALIFICATION

IMI Qualification Reference: 610/1337/7 (Light and Heavy Vehicles).

DURATION

This qualification is delivered over 1 day.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge required to work safely around vehicles containing ADAS technology. It contains one mandatory unit covering:

• The types of ADAS systems and sensors available and health, safety, and legal requirements
• The basic interaction between ADAS systems associated with vehicle powertrain, steering and braking systems
• The potential impact on the correct operation of vehicles fitted with ADAS systems by inappropriate actions of individuals
• The appropriate action to take should damage be caused to an ADAS system or as a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to work safely and calibrate ADAS sensors.

FURTHER STUDY

The typical progression route on completion of this technical qualification is:

• Level 2 Award in Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration