IMI Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: AFH0061

Start Date: August 2027

Awarding Body: IMI Awards Ltd

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Code: AFH0061

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This qualification covers the technical needs of today’s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It’s ideal for anyone looking to be a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Challenge yourself in a practical working environment.

Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, learners will be expected to carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. As a practical-based course, it provides the essential knowledge to be a service technician working on cars and vans in all types of garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots.

There are also opportunities to undertake air-conditioning manual handling certification and potential to upskill to be able to work on EV and hybrid vehicles, to further enhance your employability.

As part of the course, we will provide overalls, safety boots and safety glasses.

There is a course fee of £50 for all learning materials, including E-books.

Features and Benefits

This course also offers

Industry-standard workshops
Expert teaching staff
Various trips and visits
Guest speakers

Course Content

Light vehicle diagnosis and repair principles of engine systems
Braking systems
Steering systems
Suspension systems
Transmission
Electrical systems
Work experience

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including maths and English Language.

And

Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a satisfactory reference.

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion of this course, you can progress on to further study or enter into employment in the automotive industry as, for example, a vehicle technician or MOT tester.

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