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IMI Level 4 AWD in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed for learners who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles and have the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems. All applicants MUST already hold a Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement qualification.
This course is designed to further your understanding of the HV Battery management for both Nickel Metal Hybrid and Lithium Ion batteries, the operation and control of Inverters/Converters and the methods to control 3 phase Synchronous brushless drive motors/generators. It will involve diagnostic and data gathering to diagnose HV system faults and also cover the high level of safety involved within an organisation that wishes to service, maintain, diagnose and repair HV components on both Hybrid and Pure Electric Vehicles.
Subjects covered include:
- High voltage battery management
- Battery failure diagnosis and repair
- Inverter construction and function
- Three phase motor construction and function
- HV Fault diagnosis
- HV component repair
- Safety management processes
FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is designed for learners who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles and have the knowledge and skills required to work on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and associated systems.
Note:Applicants must hold a Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement qualification and have completed it at least 6 months prior to the start of the Level 4 qualification. This will be requested upon receiving an application. This unit does not cover commercial or domestic electrical installations including charging equipment and cables
On completion of the course and the written assignment you will gain the Level 4 Award
Assessment will be through 2 practical tasks and a written assignment. The assignment will be issued at the start of the course and is expected to be completed within 2 months of the training taking place.
Failure to complete the assignment will mean that certification will not be awarded.
The cost of this two day course is currently £545 for training taking place before 31st July 2026. This cost includes registration and certification.
A minimum of 2 people are needed for the course to run.
Training will take place over 2 consecutive days, 09.00-16.00. All candidates will be required to wear suitable PPE for the workshop environment.
Candidates should be in good health and have no electronic medical support devices (such as – pacemaker or insulin pump) which may be affected by the high voltage and strong magnetic fields which could be encountered on this course.
For further information please contact the Motor Vehicle Team at mvfw@crawley.ac.uk