IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities

This course is designed for technicians who maintain and repair hybrid technology vehicles (not the actual hybrid system).

  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Automotive
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Technology Centre
  • Course Length 3 days
  • Start Date Various - See overview
  • End Date Various - See overview
  • Day Mon-Wed
  • Times 9:00-17:00
  • Fee £230
Overview

This course is designed for people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle’s hybrid system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance. On completion of this single unit qualification, technicians will have gained the knowledge of high voltage hybrid technologies and an understanding of their dangers.

To apply please email trainingEAA@exe-coll.ac.uk

Dates for 2025-2026 are as follows:

Day Start Date End Date Time Location Course Code
Mon–Wed 01-Mar-27 03-Mar-27 09:00–18:00 Technology Centre K2PTSHY0/6/1
Mon–Wed 07-Jun-27 09-Jun-27 09:00–18:00 Technology Centre K2PTSHY0/6/2

What topics will I study?

  • electric/hybrid vehicle system components and operation
  • hazards surrounding electric/hybrid vehicles
  • how to reduce the risks to yourself and others when working on electric/hybrid vehicles
  • safely preparing the vehicle when carrying routine maintenance (NOT high voltage components or systems)

Next steps: 

Learners could progress on to the IMI – Award In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair And Replacement – Level 3.

Entry Requirements

Individuals interested in taking this course will need to possess appropriate vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at Level 2.

Facilities
  • Hybrid training car
  • Latest Electude training aids
  • Fully qualified hybrid electric vehicle trainers
  • Free parking pass
  • Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
  • On-site café
Funding and Additional Costs

Funding Availability 

Self-Financing: No funding available for this course. For fee’s over £150, you can set up an instalment plan to pay over 3 months (50% on the first month, and 25% for the following 2 months)

Additional Costs

None

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