Commercial Vehicle Tyre Fitting
The IMI Heavy Vehicle Tyre Fitting course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Specialist Tyre Fitters involved with working on commercial vehicles. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical heavy vehicle tyre fitting experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Heavy Vehicle Tyre Fitting. 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: One day classroom based theory session
One day workshop practice session
One day examination and assessment
Course Content Theoretical
Health & Safety
Heavy Vehicle Tyre construction identification
Heavy Vehicle Wheel rim identification
Heavy Vehicle Tyre sidewall markings
Construction & Use regulations
Limits of wear and serviceability
Fault identification methods
Tyre and inner tube repair to BSAU 159f
Practical
Tyre inspection and fault reporting
Safe vehicle jacking
Safe removal and replacement of road wheels
Safe tubeless tyre removal and replacement
Safe tyre and inner tube repairs
Safe tyre regrooving
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Five practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1500 for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Agricultural Tyres and Wheels
The IMI Agricultural Tyres and Wheels course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Specilaist Tyre Fitters involved with working on farm vehicles. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical farm vehicle tyre fitting experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Agricultural Tyres and Wheels. 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: One day classroom based theory session
One day workshop practice session
One day examination and assessment
Course Content Theoretical
Health & Safety
Agricultural Tyre construction identification
Agricultural Wheel rim identification
Agricultural Tyre sidewall markings
Construction & Use regulations
Limits of wear and serviceability
Fault identification methods
Tyre and inner tube repairs
Practical
Safe vehicle jacking
Safe removal and replacement of tyres (on vehicle)
Safe removal and replacement of tyres (off vehicle)
Safe tyre and inner tube repairs
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1500 + VAT for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Motorcycle Tyre Fitting
The IMI Motorcycle Tyre Fitting course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Fast Fit Technicians and Specialist Tyre Fitters involved with working on Motorcycle Tyres. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical motorcycle tyre fitting experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Motorcycle Tyre Fitting. 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: One day classroom based theory session
One day workshop practice session
One day examination and assessment
Course Content Theoretical
Health & Safety
Motorcycle Tyre construction identification
Motorcycle Wheel rim identification
Motorcycle Tyre sidewall markings
Construction & Use regulations
Limits of wear and serviceability
Fault identification methods
Tyre and inner tube repairs
Practical
Tyre fault identification and reporting
Safe wheel removal and replacement
Safe wheel balancing
Safe removal and replacement of tyres
Safe tyre and inner tube repairs
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1500 + VAT for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Roadside Safety
The IMI Road Safety course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Specialist Tyre Fitters involved with working on the roadside. Candidates must have completed a recognised course in Heavy Vehicle Tyre Fitting and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Roadside Safety. 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: Half day classroom based theory session
One and a half day practice session
One day examination and assessment
Course Content Theoretical
Identification of the dangers associated with working on
the roadside.
Service vehicle and equipment requirements
Procedures for attending breakdowns at the roadside
(A & B roads and Motorways).
Practical
Service vehicle & equipment condition reporting
Attending a Motorway breakdown
Safe removal and replacement of road-wheels
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Three practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1500 + VAT for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
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 front wheel alignment. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 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
Function & Layout of vehicle steering systems
Steering system component construction & materials
Common faults associated with steering systems
Front wheel alignment
Practical
Pre-alignment vehicle inspection.
Carry out front wheel alignment.
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Two practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £250.00 + VAT per candidate
£1300 + VAT for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Exhaust Fitting
The IMI Exhaust Fitting course is 2 1/2 days in duration and aimed at Technicians involved with exhaust system replacement. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical exhaust fitting experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Exhaust Fitting. 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
Function & Layout of vehicle exhaust systems
Exhaust component construction & materials
Common faults associated with exhaust systems
Fault identification methods
Legal requirements
Practical
Exhaust system inspection and fault reporting.
Safe exhaust system component removal and replacement.
Exhaust manifold stud removal and replacement.
Safe use of oxy-acetylen welding/cutting equipment
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Three practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1000.00 for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Brake Fitting Course Outline
The IMI Brake Fitting course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Technicians involved with brake inspection and fitting. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical brake fitting experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in brake Fitting. 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
Brake types (disc brake & drum brakes)
Hydraulic operating systems
Brake arrangements
Brake valves
Brake fluid
Servo assistance
Introduction to ABS
Practical
Brake pad removal and re-fitting
Brake shoe removal and re-fitting
Manufacturing a brake pipe
Bleeding a hydraulic system
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £300.00 + VAT per candidate
£1500.00 + VAT for a group booking of 6 candidates
£40.00 per candidate for test and accreditation
Suspension Dampers
The IMI Suspension Damper course is 2 1/2 days in duration and aimed at Technicians involved with the inspection and replacement of suspension dampers. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical experience and possess good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Suspension Dampers. 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
Function & Layout of vehicle suspension systems
Suspension system component construction
Common faults associated with suspension dameprs
Practical
Inspect, remove & replace telescopic dampers.
Inspect, remove .& replace McPherson strut type dampers
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice theory question paper
Two practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
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