Automotive - Part-time Level 1 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to learners in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These 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 the knowledge of 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 this 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. 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, and

- Electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers

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 maintaining Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

You will be assessed through an online assessment.

There are no pre-requisites for this single unit qualification.

This qualification will help support progression onto qualifications that further develop their knowledge of either working safely in emergency or recovery situations or within a technical role carrying out routine servicing and maintenance activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel

Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities