This qualification provides learners with the skills to safely prepare heavy electric and hybrid vehicles for maintenance or repair, including isolating and reinstating high-voltage systems.
Description
The qualification provides learners with an understanding of:
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Safe working practices when preparing heavy electric/hybrid vehicles for repair.
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The structure and operation of high-voltage systems in heavy vehicles.
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The hazards of high-voltage systems and how to manage them effectively.
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Correct methods to power down (isolate) and reinstate high-voltage systems.
Who is it for?
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Technicians working on buses, coaches or HGVs who need to safely prepare vehicles for repair by other staff.
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Workshop personnel required to isolate high-voltage systems before maintenance or repair activities are carried out.
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Employers seeking to ensure their teams can follow industry safety protocols for heavy electric/hybrid vehicles.
Qualification Details
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Awarding Organisation: IMI
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Level: 2
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Assessment: Combination of practical observation and online test/multiple-choice questions set by the IMI
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Progression: Provides a pathway to higher-level qualifications such as the IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.
