Automotive Training

Introduction to Car Tyre Fitting Course

Are you looking for a new career or setting up your own tyre fitting business?

The Introduction to Car Tyre Fitting course is for you and is aimed at those who wish to embark on a tyre fitting career with little or no previous experience. There is no entry requirement although previous use working with hand tools is an advantage.

Successful candidates will receive an IMI Professional Development Certificate in Introduction to Car Tyre Fitting.

The candidates will be assessed on an ongoing basis over three days, and successful candidates will receive an IMI Professional Development Certificate in Car Tyre Fitting, and enabling them to go and gain practical work experience. The price is £435 + VAT per person.

Course Details:

  • One day classroom-based theory session
  • Two days workshop practice session

Course Fees

£435+ VAT.  per person
Please contact us for group rates

Course Content

Theoretical

  • Health & Safety
  • Light Vehicle Tyre construction identification
  • Light Vehicle Tyre sidewall markings (including tyre labeling)
  • Construction & Use regulations
  • Limits of wear and serviceability
  • Tyre repairs conforming to BSAU159g

 

Practical

  • Tyre inspection and fault reporting
  • Safe vehicle jacking and use of two and four post ramp
  • Safe removal and replacement of road wheels
  • Safe wheel balancing
  • Safe tyre removal and replacement, starting with steel wheels
  • Safe tubeless tyre repair.

What’s included

  • Fully qualified and experienced trainers
  • Course booklet
  • Examinations Fees and Certification
  • One year IMI membership

To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Training

Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Training

Course Details:

The level 1, 2 & 3 hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic courses include;

  • Classroom based theory session 
  • Workshop practice session 
  • Examination and assessment 

Course Fees:

Level 1 £160 + VAT per candidate

Level 2 £396 + VAT per candidate

Level 3 £659 + VAT per candidate

Electric & Hybrid Course Information:

IMI LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EV AWARENESS

This programme is designed for individuals who may encounter electric/hybrid (all variations) vehicles and require safety awareness.

It is suitable for non-technical people working in roles such as:

  • Valeters
  • Parts
  • Sales and aftersales
  •  

It is also suitable for individuals working in roles such as:

  • Vehicle recovery
  • Vehicle dismantlers
  • Vehicle damage assessors
  • Electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers.

 

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID VEHICLE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES 

This award is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle’s high & low voltage electrical system
and electric drive train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance.  

As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to work safely around and maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles.

 

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID VEHICLE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system.

As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills, and the ability to remove and replace Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage components

Entry Requirements

The selection criteria for entry should take into account each applicants existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience.

Level 1 EV awareness

There is no eligibility requirement.

Level 2 electric & hybrid vehicle training course

Individuals will already have vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at level 2.

Level 3 electric & hybrid vehicle training course

Individuals will already have vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at level 3.

Candidates who already hold the EV Level 2 qualification can do a one-day Level 3

 

Assessment

In order to pass these qualifications, learners must demonstrate its learning outcomes by following and achieving its assessment components:

a. IMI External Testing (online)

b. IMI Practical Assessment

What’s included:                 

  • Support from fully qualified and experienced trainers
  • Course training material
  • Registration with the awarding body
  • Examinations Fees and Certification
 

To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

 

Get up to speed with industry changes

The automotive industry is constantly changing, but more so than ever before. The shift to electric vehicles is only going to continue to grow as environmental and consumer needs change.

As hybrid and electric vehicles become more and more mainstream, mechanics/technicians must have the right skills and knowledge to keep up with new technologies and the demand for their maintenance and repair. This course is designed to teach you how to safely and effectively work on hybrid and electric vehicles as well as keep up with the constantly evolving technology.

Upon completion of this electric vehicle training course, technicians will be able to demonstrate they have the skills and knowledge needed for repairing vehicles with high voltage hybrid and electrical technologies.

Future-proofed skills

As more consumers make the shift to hybrid and electric vehicles, the demand for knowledgeable mechanics is increasing exponentially. This new market is ideal to expand your customer base and grow your business.

Safety is always the number one priority for any vehicle technician, this course will teach you how to approach an electric vehicle and work on it safely. Our experienced instructors will teach you invaluable skills such as disengaging battery cells and the different hazards associated with high-energy electricals.

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming a common sight on UK roads and will soon be the new normal, ensuring you get ahead of the trend with our electric car mechanic course means you will be ready for when the vast majority of your customers are in these types of cars.

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