Free Level 2 Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 24 hours, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll develop the technical knowledge and practical skills to carry out routine maintenance activities on electric and hybrid vehicles safely. This is an IMI-recognised qualification, and employers in the automotive sector increasingly look for this kind of specialist training as electric vehicles become more common on UK roads.
Who this course is for
For Details about IMI TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IN ELECTRIC / HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT (AWARD) - LEVEL 3. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll identify the key components of electric and hybrid vehicle systems.
You'll understand the health and safety requirements for working on high-voltage vehicles.
You'll carry out routine maintenance activities on electric and hybrid vehicles.
You'll apply safe isolation procedures before working on high-voltage systems.
You'll recognise the differences between electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicle drivetrains.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Technology Centre. The course combines theory with practical activity to cover the knowledge and skills set out in the IMI qualification. Assessment is carried out through the IMI's requirements for this Award. Contact the centre directly for full details of how assessment is structured for this delivery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
EV technician. Carry out maintenance and checks on electric vehicles.
Hybrid vehicle technician. Service and maintain hybrid drivetrains.
Automotive technician. General vehicle maintenance with EV specialism.
Fleet maintenance operative. Routine upkeep of electric fleet vehicles.
Vehicle service advisor. Support customers with EV servicing queries.
What you could study next
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement. The next step for technicians who want to work on more complex EV repairs and system components.
IMI Level 3 Award in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Diagnosis. Develops fault-finding skills for high-voltage systems.
NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. A broader qualification that supports progression to a skilled-worker role in the automotive sector.
