Level 4 IMI Certificate in Advanced Automotive Studies
| Mode of study | Part-time |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Campus | London Road Campus |
| Start date | 8 October 2024 |
| Tuition Fee | £1,750 Tuition fees stated are the annual cost |
| Course code | PLR4MTV001 (2425) |
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Who is it for?
This is a Level 4 vocational qualification which provides individuals with advanced levels of specialist technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work as an advanced technician in the following automotive maintenance and repair sectors: Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Lift Truck or Transport Refrigeration, alongside the development of wider transferable skills for use across the whole retail motor industry.
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Entry Requirements
Learners taking this qualification are likely to be 19 years of age or over and have previously completed an automotive Advanced Apprenticeship or full level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject specialism relating to this qualification.
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What does the course involve?
The qualification has been designed to be practical, engaging and motivating to support learners in gaining the advanced knowledge and skills required by light, heavy vehicle, lift truck and transport refrigeration maintenance employers.
Topics covered are:
• Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Technology
• Advanced Vehicle Body Electrics
• Knowledge of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Knowledge in Conducting Diagnostic Consultations with Customers in Automotive Environments
• Advanced Light Vehicle Driveline and Chassis Technology -
How is the course assessed?
Written Assignment and Practical Assessment
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Additional Notes
Details of when this course runs will be discussed on application.
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What do I do next?
Once candidates have achieved this qualification they can progress to higher education in automotive and engineering subjects (including a Higher Apprenticeship) or to a job role in light vehicle, heavy vehicle, lift truck or transport maintenance sector, as advanced technicians/engineers.
Luke Pemberton
Level 4 IMI Certificate in Advanced Automotive Studies
It is interesting to learn all of the advanced diagnostics for the vehicles and it helps give a broader mindset on what we are actually doing and gives you that next step going into the motor trade. The extra knowledge, such as using the syliscopes and looking at waveforms and wave diagrams, not to mention the qualification, is going to help me stand out from other job candidates.
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