IMI Pre Apprenticeship Award For Motor Vehicles

Course suitability

Anyone who has a strong interest in Motor Vehicles or the Motor Trade

Entry qualifications

Aptitude test, interview and enthusiasm plus satisfactory school reference and 2 GCSE's Grades E-G (including Maths and a Science or Certificate in Skills for Working Life).

Information about the course

This course includes practical and theory work in:

Diagnosis

Servicing

Repair

The College expects all students to have some type of work experience throughout the academic year, preferably within the automobile industry if possible.

Additional qualifications will be offered in Key Skills (Communications, Application of Number and Information Technology)

Course content

This course includes diagnosis, servicing and repair of motor vehicles – practical and theory. Work experience will also be supported (for approximately two days per week for ten weeks). Additional qualifications will be offered in motor vehicle subjects together with Key Skills (Communications, and Information Communication Technology).

Additionality

The course is designed to give a broad-based introduction to Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repair, which can only improve the opportunities for those wishing to gain full-time employment in the Motor Vehicle Retail Servicing and Repair Industry. Many local garages and dealerships appreciate the high quality training that students at West Herts College receive and contact us when they need trainees and apprentices. Often garages that require 5 A-C grade GCSEs will employ students who have successfully completed the one-year full-time course.

A large proportion of the course time is allocated to the practical work, which is carried out in the College’s excellent workshop facilities.

The remaining course time is used to cover instruction in automotive theory, associated and applied studies including Key Skills and other subjects that are considered necessary to enhance the practical training given that will culminate in IMI examinations at the end of the year. The course includes an extensive work experience programme at the end of the year and additional support for those students that require it.

Key skills – Communications, ICT

Assessment

Continuous Assessment, Portfolio, Phase Tests and Exams.

Progression

Course - Continuation for 2 years day release to NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems or one more year full time to complete an IMI Certificate Level 2

Employment - Motor vehicle technician, service receptionist, manager