The Institute of the Motor IndustryRQF Level 3
IMI Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical)
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- Units Listed
- 27
- Credits
- 52
- Qualification Reference
- 600/0427/7
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How You Would Get This Certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- 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 occupational qualification is for individuals working on bus and coach engineering and maintenance (mechanical). It allows candidates in the transportation operations and maintenance sector to demonstrate competence at Level 3.
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.
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.
What You Will Learn in Each Unit
Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Establish effective working relationships with colleagues
- Explain the importance of effective working relationships with colleagues
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Explain how to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Promote equality and diversity in the workplace
- Explain how to promote equality and diversity in the workplace
Carry Out Roadside Recovery of Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Perform roadside recovery of buses and coaches
- Explain the procedures for roadside recovery of buses and coaches
Carry out scheduled mechanical maintenance on Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Perform scheduled mechanical maintenance on buses and coaches
- Explain the procedures for scheduled mechanical maintenance on buses and coaches
Complete thermal joining of Bus/Coach components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Complete thermal joining of Bus/Coach components to the required standard.
- Complete thermal joining of Bus/Coach components safely and effectively.
Conduct inspections of Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out inspections of buses or coaches according to specified procedures
- Describe the procedures and requirements for carrying out inspections of buses or coaches
Contribute to safe housekeeping practices in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Contribute to safe housekeeping practices in a bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment, following established procedures and guidelines.
- Contribute to housekeeping practices, understanding the importance of maintaining a clean and organised workspace for safety and efficiency.
Contribute to safe working practices in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Apply safe working practices in the engineering and maintenance of buses and coaches
- Describe safe working practices in the engineering and maintenance of buses and coaches
Diagnose Mechanical/Electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose faults in ancillary systems and components of buses and coaches
- Explain how to diagnose faults in ancillary systems and components of buses and coaches
Diagnose electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose electrical faults in bus or coach systems and components using appropriate diagnostic equipment
- Describe the methods and techniques used to diagnose electrical faults in bus or coach systems and components
Diagnose mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components using appropriate diagnostic techniques.
- Diagnose mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components, including understanding the underlying principles and procedures.
Drive the Bus/Coach for testing and vehicle recovery Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Drive the bus/coach for testing purposes in a safe and responsible manner.
- Drive the bus/coach for vehicle recovery purposes in a safe and responsible manner.
- Drive the bus/coach for testing and vehicle recovery in a safe manner, adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
Establish Customer Technical Requirements for Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Establish customer technical requirements for buses/coaches, gathering information and clarifying needs to ensure accurate service delivery.
- Establish customer technical requirements for buses/coaches, understanding the importance of effective communication and documentation.
Evaluate and Develop Own Knowledge, Understanding and Skills in the Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate own performance in the bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment, identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Evaluate own performance in the bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment, using feedback and self-reflection techniques
- Plan for continuous professional development in the bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment, setting realistic and achievable goals
- Know and understand how to plan for continuous professional development in the bus/coach engineering and maintenance environment, identifying relevant training and development opportunities
Identify and locate electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and locate electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components using appropriate testing equipment and techniques.
- Identify and locate electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components, including understanding electrical circuits and diagnostic procedures.
Identify and locate mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and find mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components using diagnostic tools and techniques
- Accurately identify and locate mechanical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components, following safety procedures and manufacturer's guidelines
Improve the Service Provided to Customers of Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Implement methods to improve the service provided to customers of buses or coaches
- Explain the processes and techniques used to improve the service provided to customers of buses or coaches
Install ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Install ancillary systems and components in buses or coaches according to manufacturer's instructions
- Explain the methods and safety precautions required when installing ancillary systems and components in buses or coaches
Plan and Organise Work of Self and Others Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and organise own work and the work of others within a bus or coach maintenance environment
- Explain the principles and methods used to plan and organise own work and the work of others within a bus or coach maintenance environment
Provide roadside assistance for broken down Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Safely and effectively assist drivers whose bus/coach has broken down at the roadside
- Provide appropriate assistance to drivers whose bus/coach has broken down at the roadside, taking into account safety and environmental considerations
Recondition mechanical components in Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Recondition mechanical components in Buses/Coaches to meet specified performance standards.
- Recondition mechanical components in Buses/Coaches, including understanding the relevant processes, materials, and quality control measures.
Rectify electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Rectify electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components using appropriate tools and techniques
- Accurately rectify electrical faults in Bus/Coach systems and components, following safety procedures and manufacturer's guidelines
Repair Mechanical/Electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Repair mechanical and electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches, ensuring functionality and safety.
- Repair mechanical and electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches, including understanding repair procedures and safety precautions.
Repair mechanical faults in Bus/Coach Systems and Components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Repair mechanical faults in bus/coach systems and components, following manufacturer's specifications and safety procedures.
- Repair mechanical faults in bus/coach systems and components, understanding the principles of operation and common failure modes.
Set out and assemble Bus/Coach body components Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Set out and assemble Bus/Coach body components according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Set out and assemble Bus/Coach body components, including understanding the correct alignment, fastening techniques, and quality control procedures.
Support Learners by Coaching in the Workplace Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Support learners by coaching in the workplace, providing guidance and feedback to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Support learners by coaching in the workplace, understanding different coaching techniques and their application.
Support Learners by Mentoring in the Workplace Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Support learners by mentoring them in the workplace, adhering to organisational policies and procedures
- Know and understand how to effectively support learners by mentoring in the workplace, including communication techniques and providing constructive feedback
Use hand tools and equipment in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and use a range of hand tools and equipment safely and correctly in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance activities.
- Identify and use a range of hand tools and equipment safely and correctly in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance activities.
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The Standards Behind These Units
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Contribute to housekeeping in motorsport environments
- Standard
Diagnose and repair faults on Tram vehicle assets, components, equipment and systems
- Standard
Diagnose faults in heavy goods and public service vehicles where no prescribed process or format is available
- Standard
Install motor vehicle ancillary units and components
- Standard
Install motor vehicle ancillary units and components in heavy goods and public service vehicles
- Standard
Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Colleagues
- Standard
Remove and transport upright casualty vehicles
- Standard
Support learners by mentoring and coaching in the workplace
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Your Credits and Who Awards Them
The Institute of the Motor Industry awards the credits. Your Zavmo record shows what you have covered and what to work on next.
What you would be collecting
Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Bus/Coach Engineering and MaintenanceCarry Out Roadside Recovery of Buses/CoachesCarry out scheduled mechanical maintenance on Buses/CoachesComplete thermal joining of Bus/Coach componentsConduct inspections of Buses/CoachesContribute to safe housekeeping practices in Bus/Coach Engineering and MaintenanceContribute to safe working practices in Bus/Coach Engineering and MaintenanceDiagnose Mechanical/Electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
Practise What You Learn
With Zavmo, you practise using what you learn. Work through a task, explain your reasoning and review it with your AI tutor. Your approved centre decides how the qualification is assessed.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration - Bring your own plan Create
For “Plan and Organise Work of Self and Others”, choose a plan to work through. Review its assumptions with your AI tutor and decide what you would change.
- Map a live decision Analyse
For “Diagnose Mechanical/Electrical faults in ancillary systems and components in Buses/Coaches”, choose a decision to work through. Map the options, question your assumptions and consider what could happen next.
- Lead it Apply
For “Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance”, practise explaining a decision to other people. Your AI tutor helps you make the reasoning clear and prepare for their questions.
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What You Could Build
This example shows the topics the qualification covers. It does not show your personal progress.
- Contribute to housekeeping in motorsport environments
- Diagnose and repair faults on Tram vehicle assets, components, equipment and systems
- Diagnose faults in heavy goods and public service vehicles where no prescribed process or format is available
- Install motor vehicle ancillary units and components
- Install motor vehicle ancillary units and components in heavy goods and public service vehicles
- Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Colleagues
- Remove and transport upright casualty vehicles
- Support learners by mentoring and coaching in the workplace
Learning That Starts With You
Learn One to One, Through Your Own Work
Work through practical tasks with your AI tutor. You explain your choices, try things out and learn at your pace.
A lesson from Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit enables learners to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in bus and coach engineering and maintenance. Learners will develop skills in professional communication, collabouration, and promoting equality and diversity within the workplace.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for IMI Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical)
27 units listed for this qualification. Check The Institute of the Motor Industry for the required combination.
- Achieve effective working relationships with colleagues in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance
- Carry Out Roadside Recovery of Buses/Coaches
- Carry out scheduled mechanical maintenance on Buses/Coaches
- Complete thermal joining of Bus/Coach components
- Conduct inspections of Buses/Coaches
- Contribute to safe housekeeping practices in Bus/Coach Engineering and Maintenance
and 21 more in the full unit list.
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