How Is It Assessed
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (C&G)(IMI)
A: Online Test, Oral Assessments and Practical Assessments
C: IMI – L2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities
(ID No: 603/1466/7)
How Is It Taught
It contains one mandatory unit covering knowledge of:
Electric/Hybrid vehicle system components and operation
Hazards surrounding Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
How to reduce the risks to yourself and others when working on electric hybrid vehicles
Safely preparing the vehicle when carrying out routine maintenance (NOT high voltage components or systems)
Know the correct procedures required prior to removing and/or replacing high energy electrical system components
Know how to correctly isolate and re-connect live high energy electrical supplies such as batteries, capacitors and motors
Know the levels of current and voltage that present a hazard and describe the effects of alternating and direct current on humans
Know and demonstrate the appropriate methods to isolate safely the high energy electrical system and carry out a safe method to re-instate the vehicle following the manufacturer’s instructions
Know the correct method of connection of an alternative power source (if permissible) to an electrically propelled/hybrid vehicle for the purpose of jump starting and/or charging the vehicle
Be able to work safely on an Electric/ Hybrid vehicle
What Could I do Next
L3 Award Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement