Steering & Wheel Alignment

 

The IMI Steering & Wheel Alignment course is 2 1/2 days in duration and aimed at Technicians involved with carrying out light vehicle  wheel alignment.  Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months practical wheel alignment experience and possess good communication skills.

 

Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Steering & Wheel alignment.  As well as being recognised throughout the Motor Industry, this qualification will also count as a credit towards the Nationally recognised Technical Certificate in Vehicle Fitting and will satisfy the underpinning knowledge requirements of the Vehicle Fitting NVQ.

 

Course Details:                    Classroom based theory session

                                               Workshop practice session

                                               Examination and assessment

 

Course Content       

 

Theoretical

 

Health & Safety

Components, functions & Layout of vehicle steering systems

Steering angles and how they work together

Common faults associated with steering systems

4 wheel alignment

 

Practical

 

Pre-alignment vehicle inspection.

Carry out 4 wheel alignment.

 

IMI assessment and test       

 

A multi-choice theory question paper

Two practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.

 

Course Fees                       Available on request.