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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer The Institute of the Motor Industry has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and The Institute of the Motor Industry awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from The Institute of the Motor Industry.
This qualification develops competence in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. It covers diagnosis, health and safety, and transmission overhauling. It is aimed at individuals working with heavy vehicles in the transportation sector.
These are the units The Institute of the Motor Industry registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with The Institute of the Motor Industry. It does the teaching and the mapping. The Institute of the Motor Industry sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal Requirements Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when carrying out inspections on heavy vehicles.
- Interpret and utilise relevant information, including legal requirements, vehicle specifications, and inspection schedules, to effectively carry out heavy vehicle inspections.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment, including inspection lamps, measuring devices, and recording equipment, safely and effectively for heavy vehicle inspections.
- Conduct thorough inspections of heavy vehicles to identify any defects or non-compliance issues in accordance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Accurately record all inspection findings, including any defects identified, and make suitable recommendations for necessary repairs or maintenance to ensure legal compliance.
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Chassis System Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when undertaking diagnostic and rectification activities on heavy vehicle chassis systems.
- Interpret and utilise relevant technical information, such as vehicle specifications, diagnostic charts, and repair manuals, to effectively carry out heavy vehicle chassis system tasks.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment, including diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools, safely and effectively for heavy vehicle chassis system diagnosis and rectification.
- Perform accurate and efficient diagnosis of faults within heavy vehicle chassis systems, followed by the correct rectification and thorough testing of the repaired systems.
- Accurately record all relevant information related to the diagnosis, rectification, and testing processes, and formulate suitable recommendations for further action or preventative maintenance.
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Engine Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when undertaking diagnostic and rectification activities on heavy vehicle engines.
- Interpret and utilise relevant technical information, such as engine specifications, diagnostic charts, and repair manuals, to effectively carry out heavy vehicle engine tasks.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment, including diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools, safely and effectively for heavy vehicle engine diagnosis and rectification.
- Perform accurate and efficient diagnosis of faults within heavy vehicle engines, followed by the correct rectification and thorough testing of the repaired engines.
- Accurately record all relevant information related to the diagnosis, rectification, and testing processes, and formulate suitable recommendations for further action or preventative maintenance.
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when undertaking diagnostic and rectification activities on heavy vehicle transmission and driveline systems.
- Interpret and utilise relevant technical information, such as vehicle specifications, diagnostic charts, and repair manuals, to effectively carry out heavy vehicle transmission and driveline tasks.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment, including diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools, safely and effectively for heavy vehicle transmission and driveline diagnosis and rectification.
- Perform accurate and efficient diagnosis of faults within heavy vehicle transmission and driveline systems, followed by the correct rectification and thorough testing of the repaired systems.
- Accurately record all relevant information related to the diagnosis, rectification, and testing processes, and formulate suitable recommendations for further action or preventative maintenance.
Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely when carrying out diagnostic and rectification activities on automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical systems, adhering to health and safety regulations and workplace procedures.
- Use relevant vehicle and equipment information, including wiring diagrams, diagnostic codes, and repair manuals, to effectively carry out diagnostic and rectification tasks.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment, including diagnostic equipment, multimeters, and hand tools, safely and effectively during the diagnostic and rectification process.
- Carry out automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical diagnosis to identify faults, rectify identified faults, and test the system to ensure correct operation after repair.
- Record information accurately, including diagnostic findings, rectification procedures, and parts replaced, and make suitable recommendations for further action or preventative maintenance.
Competency in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Use correct personal and vehicle protection within the automotive environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Carry out effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment, maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
- Recognise and deal with dangers in order to work safely within the automotive workplace, identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
- Conduct themselves responsibly in the automotive environment, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to safety protocols.
Competency in Identifying and Agreeing Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain relevant information from the customer regarding their motor vehicle service needs, using effective communication techniques.
- Provide relevant information to the customer regarding the diagnosis, repair options, and associated costs in a clear and understandable manner.
- Agree on the scope of work to be undertaken with the customer, ensuring their understanding and consent.
- Ensure that recording systems are implemented correctly to accurately document customer interactions, vehicle information, and agreed work.
Competency in Making Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Effectively demonstrate relevant skills and methods to learners in a clear and understandable manner.
- Instruct learners using appropriate teaching techniques and resources to facilitate their learning.
Competency in Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices and procedures when overhauling heavy vehicle engine mechanical units.
- Interpret and utilise relevant technical information, such as engine specifications, workshop manuals, and component data sheets, to effectively carry out the overhaul of heavy vehicle engine mechanical units.
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment, including measuring instruments, specialist tools, and lifting equipment, safely and effectively for the overhaul of heavy vehicle engine mechanical units.
- Carry out the complete overhaul of heavy vehicle engine mechanical units, adhering to manufacturer's specifications and industry best practices.
- Accurately record all relevant information related to the overhaul process, including measurements, component replacements, and any deviations from specifications, and make suitable recommendations for future maintenance.
Competency in Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely when overhauling heavy vehicle steering and suspension units, adhering to health and safety regulations and workplace procedures
- Use relevant information, such as technical manuals and diagrams, to carry out the task of overhauling heavy vehicle steering and suspension units
- Use appropriate tools and equipment safely and effectively when overhauling heavy vehicle steering and suspension units
- Carry out the overhauling of heavy vehicle steering and suspension units, following established procedures and quality standards
- Record information accurately regarding the overhauling of heavy vehicle steering and suspension units, and make suitable recommendations for further action
Competency in Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Transmission Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely when overhauling heavy vehicle transmission units, adhering to health and safety regulations and workplace procedures
- Use relevant information, such as technical manuals and diagrams, to carry out the task of overhauling heavy vehicle transmission units
- Use appropriate tools and equipment safely and effectively when overhauling heavy vehicle transmission units
- Carry out the overhauling of heavy vehicle transmission units, following established procedures and quality standards
- Record information accurately regarding the overhauling of heavy vehicle transmission units, and make suitable recommendations for further action
Competency in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment
- Obtain and use information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- Communicate with and support colleagues effectively within the automotive work environment
- Develop and maintain good working relationships in the automotive work environment
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Transmission and Driveline Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how heavy vehicle transmission and driveline systems operate, including the function and interaction of various components
- Understand how to diagnose faults in heavy vehicle transmission and driveline systems using appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment, and how to rectify these faults effectively
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Vehicle Chassis Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how the heavy vehicle chassis systems operate, including their components, functions, and interrelationships
- Understand how to diagnose faults in heavy vehicle chassis systems using appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment
- Understand how to rectify faults in heavy vehicle chassis systems, following manufacturer's specifications and industry best practices
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Vehicle Engine Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how heavy vehicle engine systems operate, including the function and interaction of various components
- Understand how to diagnose faults in heavy vehicle engine systems using appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment, and how to rectify these faults effectively
Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand fundamental vehicle electrical and electronic principles, including voltage, current, resistance, and circuits.
- Understand how light vehicle auxiliary electrical systems operate, including lighting, heating, air conditioning, and security systems.
- Understand the components and functions of auxiliary electrical systems in light vehicles.
- Understand how to diagnose faults in auxiliary electrical systems using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Understand how to rectify faults in auxiliary electrical systems by repairing or replacing faulty components.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the correct personal and vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment, and the reasons for their use.
- Understand effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment, including waste disposal, cleaning procedures, and organisation of the workspace.
- Understand key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment, including COSHH regulations, manual handling procedures, and fire safety.
- Understand about hazards and potential risks relevant to the automotive environment, including electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and mechanical hazards.
- Understand personal responsibilities for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and the importance of reporting hazards and incidents.
Knowledge of Inspecting Heavy Vehicles Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to prepare for heavy vehicle inspections, including gathering necessary documentation and equipment
- Understand how to carry out visual inspections of heavy vehicle components, such as tyres, brakes, and lights, according to prescribed methods
- Understand how to use diagnostic equipment to inspect heavy vehicle systems, such as engine management and braking systems, according to prescribed methods
- Understand how to document inspection findings accurately and completely
- Understand the legal requirements related to heavy vehicle inspections
Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to select, use and care for hand tools and measuring devices in the automotive environment, ensuring they are appropriate for the task and maintained in good working order.
- Understand how to prepare and use common workshop equipment, including lifting equipment, welding equipment, and diagnostic equipment, following safety procedures and manufacturer's guidelines.
- Understand how to select materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components, considering their properties, suitability, and compatibility.
- Understand how to apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components, ensuring structural integrity and functionality.
Knowledge of Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the procedures for overhauling heavy vehicle engine mechanical units, including disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly
- Understand the safety precautions required when overhauling heavy vehicle engine mechanical units
- Understand the documentation requirements when overhauling heavy vehicle engine mechanical units
- Understand the types of heavy vehicle engine mechanical units and their functions
Knowledge of Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the procedures for overhauling heavy vehicle steering units
- Understand the procedures for overhauling heavy vehicle suspension units
- Understand the safety precautions required when overhauling heavy vehicle steering and suspension units
- Understand the documentation requirements when overhauling heavy vehicle steering and suspension units
Knowledge of Overhauling Heavy Vehicle Transmission Units Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the procedures involved in overhauling heavy vehicle gearbox units
- Understand the procedures involved in overhauling heavy vehicle final drive units
Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Explain key organisational structures within the automotive work environment.
- Explain key functions within the automotive work environment.
- Explain key roles within the automotive work environment.
- Explain the importance of obtaining information to support their job role within the automotive work environment.
- Explain the importance of interpreting information to support their job role within the automotive work environment.
- Explain the importance of using information to support their job role within the automotive work environment.
- Explain the importance of different types of communication within the automotive work environment.
- Explain communication requirements when carrying out vehicle repairs in the automotive work environment.
- Explain how to develop good working relationships with colleagues in the automotive workplace.
- Explain how to develop good working relationships with customers in the automotive workplace.
Knowledge of how to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relevant legislative requirements relating to customer service in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand organisational requirements and procedures for providing effective customer service.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with customers, demonstrating empathy and care.
- Understand the range of company products and services available to customers.
- Understand how to identify and agree customer service needs.
Knowledge of how to Make Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the nature and role of demonstrations and instruction in facilitating learning.
- Understand the principles and concepts underpinning effective demonstration and instruction techniques.
- Understand the external factors, such as organisational culture and learner needs, that influence human resource development.
Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Select, maintain and use hand tools and measuring devices safely and effectively in the automotive environment
- Prepare and use common workshop equipment correctly and safely
- Select appropriate materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components
- Apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Assist workshop operations by providing technical support in heavy goods and public service vehicle environments
- Standard
Diagnose and rectify caravan chassis system faults
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Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle chassis system faults
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Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle combustion engine and component faults
- Standard
Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle transmission and driveline system faults
- Standard
Diagnose and rectify motor vehicle drivetrain electrical faults Legacy
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Diagnose faults and remove and replace light electric vehicle e-system units and components
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Diagnosing and rectifying faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems
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Final inspection and testing of leisure vehicles
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Inspect heavy goods and public service vehicles
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Inspect vehicles used in waste management facilities
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Inspect vehicles used in waste management facilities
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Liaise with heavy goods and public service vehicle and product manufacturers on technical matters
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Overhaul heavy goods and public service vehicle mechanical units
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by The Institute of the Motor Industry rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal RequirementsCompetency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Chassis System FaultsCompetency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Engine FaultsCompetency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline FaultsCompetency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical FaultsCompetency in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive EnvironmentCompetency in Identifying and Agreeing Motor Vehicle Customer Service NeedsCompetency in Making Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Bring the real thing Apply
“Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal Requirements” is taught against the work in front of you rather than a worked example. You bring what you are doing this week and it becomes the practice.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Assist workshop operations by providing technical support in heavy goods and public service vehicle environments
- Diagnose and rectify caravan chassis system faults
- Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle chassis system faults
- Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle combustion engine and component faults
- Diagnose and rectify heavy goods and public service vehicle transmission and driveline system faults
- Diagnose and rectify motor vehicle drivetrain electrical faults Legacy
- Diagnose faults and remove and replace light electric vehicle e-system units and components
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal Requirements, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
Learners will develop the competency to inspect heavy vehicles in compliance with legal requirements. This includes safe working practices, use of personal protective equipment, hazard identification, and accurate recording of inspection findings.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for IMI Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
26 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by The Institute of the Motor Industry.
- Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal Requirements
- Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Chassis System Faults
- Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Engine Faults
- Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
- Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
- Competency in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
and 20 more in the full unit list below.
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