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  • Level: 3 & 4
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: 03 October 2024
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Time: 6-9pm
  • Full Fee: £699

About the course

The Level 3 course is designed to build upon your current knowledge of working with electric/hybrid vehicles including how to work safely when carrying out repair activities on electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage systems. 

The Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components is the first qualification of its kind to address working on live electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. The qualification is essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working on electric/hybrid vehicles. 

You will complete both levels over the course duration of 6 evenings. 

This combined course is designed specifically for technicians who are working on the maintenance and repair of electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. Ideal for those working in the automotive industry or anyone who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. 

If you are a member of the IMI, you can use this qualification to gain IMI TechSafe™ accreditation, and therefore the ability to easily demonstrate to colleagues, customers and professionals that you’re fully qualified to be working on EV vehicles and/or vehicles with ADAS technologies.

Entry requirements

For those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within their workplace. Ideally you would have already completed the L2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance

How much does it cost?

The full fee for this course is: £699

Free limited spaces available on this course as part of the Government's Levelling Up initiative. Click here to check if you’re eligible.
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Funding to cover the fees for this course is available from Essex County Council if you are an Automotive technician either living or working in Essex. There are a limited number of these funded spaces available.

Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available.

Awarding Body

IMI

Where will this course take me?

This qualification will help support your progression onto qualifications that further develop their knowledge and skills within a technical role, carrying out repair and replacement of high voltage components on Electric/Hybrid vehicles in particular our Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components.

Core modules

This course has two units covering the following skills;

  • Working safely on an electric/hybrid vehicle
  • Using information to carry out the task
  • Carrying out repairs on high energy electrical systems
  • Recording information and making suitable recommendations

How will I be assessed?

Practical assessment

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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Funding Your Course

If you're aged 19 or over and you want to study A Levels, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 to 6 Vocational Qualification, you could be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.