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Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Inspection (IMI)
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 2
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Stoke on Trent College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
A mix of practical workshop sessions, classroom and Autotronic based technology lessons.
Course Details
This course is for students wishing to gain a motor vehicle qualification. The course covers both practical and theoretical aspects of vehicle systems repair and maintenance. It provides a foundation in aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. All subjects have a practical content, which is carried out in a workshop environment, whilst underpinning knowledge is delivered either in the classroom or in our computer aided learning resource centre (autotronics). The course is a mix of practical workshop sessions, classroom and autotronic based technology lessons. It provides a foundation in aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. All subjects have a practical content, which is carried out in a workshop environment, whilst underpinning knowledge is delivered either in the classroom or in our computer aided learning resource centre (autotronics). The course is a mix of practical workshop sessions, classroom and Autotronic based technology lessons.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course requires students to demonstrate their skills by successfully completing practical assessments and answering online theory questions for all the units that make up the qualifications.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade D or above. BTEC
Introductory Certificate or Diploma,
appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another
relevant Level 1 or Foundation
qualification. You will have a
pre-induction interview/assessment to
make sure this is the right level for you.
Equipment required
The IMI is a nationally recognised vocational qualification which provides the background knowledge and skills in a specific work related area. City and Guilds courses are arranged in a series of modules which can be credited individually or combined with other modules to form certificates and diplomas.
Your next steps...
Progress on to an Apprenticeship at Level 2/3.
Additional information
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