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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 vocationally-related qualification at Level 4 covers the principles of vehicle maintenance and repair. It is designed for learners in the transportation operations and maintenance sector who need to develop skills in diagnostic equipment and technical information.
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
Knowledge in Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to communicate effectively with customers in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to offer good customer care in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to present themselves in a suitable and professional manner when interacting with customers.
Knowledge in Monitoring Procedures to Control Risk to Health and Safety Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety legislation
- Understand workplace policies related to health and safety
- Understand risks to health and safety in the workplace
- Understand the importance of monitoring health and safety in the workplace
- Understand the importance of controlling health and safety in the workplace
- Understand the scope of their role regarding health and safety
Knowledge of Diagnosing Motor Vehicle Faults Where No Prescribed Process or Format is Available in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand where to find sources of information related to diagnosing motor vehicle faults.
- Understand how to interpret sources of information related to diagnosing motor vehicle faults.
- Understand how to use sources of information related to diagnosing motor vehicle faults.
- Understand electrical principles relevant to diagnosing motor vehicle faults.
- Understand electronic principles relevant to diagnosing motor vehicle faults.
- Understand the principles of operation of a selected vehicle system.
- Understand the use of diagnostic equipment for diagnosing a vehicle system.
- Understand the use of rectification equipment for diagnosing a vehicle system.
- Understand how to diagnose a vehicle system fault where there is no prescribed process.
- Understand how to rectify a vehicle system fault where there is no prescribed process.
- Understand the importance of recording information when diagnosing faults in motor vehicles.
Knowledge of Liaising with Vehicle Product Manufacturers and Suppliers on Technical Matters Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to communicate effectively with manufacturers on technical matters.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with suppliers on technical matters.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with managers on technical matters.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues on technical matters.
- Understand how to communicate effectively with customers on technical matters.
- Understand how to access reporting systems related to vehicle product information.
- Understand how to compile reports on technical matters related to vehicle products.
- Understand how to process information related to vehicle products.
Knowledge of Providing Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand workplace and manufacturer procedures associated with using, updating and maintaining technical information systems and diagnostic equipment.
- Understand how to maintain and diagnose faults on technical information systems and diagnostic equipment.
- Understand the importance of recording information and reporting/advising of changes, faults and failures promptly.
Knowledge of Providing Technical Support and Advice to Colleagues in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to file technical information for workshop colleagues.
- Understand how to present technical information to workshop colleagues.
- Understand how to demonstrate technical information to workshop colleagues.
- Understand how to check colleagues' work in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to give effective feedback to colleagues in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to give positive feedback to colleagues in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to provide advice to colleagues in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to provide guidance to colleagues in a motor vehicle environment.
- Understand how to recognise a training need in colleagues.
- Understand the importance of continuous development and learning in a motor vehicle environment.
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 Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Respond to customer concerns in a positive way.
- Respond to customer concerns in an effective way.
- Respond to customer concerns in a professional way.
- Gather sufficient information to resolve customer concerns and problems.
- Record sufficient information to resolve customer concerns and problems.
- Provide customers with accurate information.
- Provide customers with current information.
- Provide customers with relevant information.
- Provide customers with advice where appropriate.
- Provide customers with guidance where appropriate.
Skills in Diagnosing Motor Vehicle Faults Where No Prescribed Process or Format is Available Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely when diagnosing faults where no prescribed process or format is available.
- Use relevant information to carry out the task.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment.
- Carry out vehicle diagnosis, rectification and test activities where no prescribed process or format is available.
- Record information and make suitable recommendations.
Skills in Liaising with Vehicle Product Manufacturers and Suppliers on Technical Matters Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and provide up-to-date and detailed information to and from manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
- Compile reports, report delays, and quality issues to relevant persons in a prompt manner, facilitating effective problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Skills in Providing Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain and update technical information systems and diagnostic equipment, ensuring they are functioning correctly and have the latest software and data.
- Identify and resolve faults with technical information systems and diagnostic equipment, using appropriate diagnostic techniques and repair procedures.
- Inform the relevant people and source alternative technical information systems and diagnostic equipment if required, minimising downtime and ensuring continued service provision.
Skills in Providing Technical Support and Advice to Colleagues in Motor Vehicle Environments Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Provide up-to-date and accessible technical information to colleagues to support workshop operation.
- Provide clear instruction and demonstrations to colleagues to support workshop operation.
- Check colleagues' work, give effective and positive feedback and support in a cost-effective manner.
Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment, adhering to roles and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain and use information from various sources to support their job role within the automotive work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers within the automotive work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to support colleagues and customers effectively within the automotive work environment, providing assistance and guidance.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in the automotive work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers in the automotive work environment.
Skills in how to Make Learning Possible through Demonstrations and Instruction Real unit · The Institute of the Motor Industry
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate skills and methods effectively to learners, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance to the learning objectives.
- Instruct learners in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, providing appropriate guidance and support to facilitate their learning.
Skills to Identify and Agree 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
- Provide relevant information to the customer regarding potential solutions and services
- Agree the work to be undertaken with the customer, ensuring clear understanding and consent
- Ensure recording systems are implemented correctly to document customer interactions and agreed work
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
Conduct diagnostic consultations with customers in light vehicle environments
- Standard
Conduct diagnostic consultations within a heavy goods or public service vehicle environment
- Standard
Diagnose faults in heavy goods and public service vehicles where no prescribed process or format is available
- Standard
Liaise with heavy goods and public service vehicle and product manufacturers on technical matters
- Standard
Provide Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Light Vehicle Environments
- Standard
Provide technical support and advice to colleagues in light vehicle environments
- Standard
Provide technical support and advice to colleagues in light vehicle environments
The credits, and who awards them
Level 4 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
Knowledge in Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle EnvironmentsKnowledge in Monitoring Procedures to Control Risk to Health and SafetyKnowledge of Diagnosing Motor Vehicle Faults Where No Prescribed Process or Format is Available in Motor Vehicle EnvironmentsKnowledge of Liaising with Vehicle Product Manufacturers and Suppliers on Technical MattersKnowledge of Providing Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Motor Vehicle EnvironmentsKnowledge of Providing Technical Support and Advice to Colleagues in Motor Vehicle EnvironmentsKnowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work EnvironmentKnowledge of how to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
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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.
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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
- Conduct diagnostic consultations with customers in light vehicle environments
- Conduct diagnostic consultations within a heavy goods or public service vehicle environment
- Diagnose faults in heavy goods and public service vehicles where no prescribed process or format is available
- Liaise with heavy goods and public service vehicle and product manufacturers on technical matters
- Provide Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Light Vehicle Environments
- Provide technical support and advice to colleagues in light vehicle environments
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 Knowledge in Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle Environments, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit provides learners with knowledge to conduct effective diagnostic consultations with customers in motor vehicle environments. Learners will understand communication techniques, customer care principles, and professional presentation during interactions.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for IMI Level 4 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (VRQ)
17 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by The Institute of the Motor Industry.
- Knowledge in Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Motor Vehicle Environments
- Knowledge in Monitoring Procedures to Control Risk to Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Diagnosing Motor Vehicle Faults Where No Prescribed Process or Format is Available in Motor Vehicle Environments
- Knowledge of Liaising with Vehicle Product Manufacturers and Suppliers on Technical Matters
- Knowledge of Providing Diagnostic Equipment and Technical Information System Support in Motor Vehicle Environments
- Knowledge of Providing Technical Support and Advice to Colleagues in Motor Vehicle Environments
and 11 more in the full unit list below.
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