Scotland

The IMI is approved to offer these qualifications by the Scottish regulator, SQA Accreditation. SQA Accreditation quality assures qualifications offered in Scotland by approving awarding bodies and accrediting their qualifications. This approval means IMI Awards is compliant with SQA Accreditation's Regulatory Principles and Directives.

These qualifications are credit and levelled using the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). This allows learners' achievements to be recognised and recorded through the award of credits and qualifications. For more information, see http://scqf.org.uk.

SCQF Level 3 qualifications can support employment or provide progression on to further learning suitable for 14-16 year olds.
SCQF Level 4 qualifications teach basic knowledge and routine tasks, and may be used as learning programmes for students (from 14-16 years old) in school or further education.
SCQF Level 5 qualifications cover routine tasks and require previous knowledge or work experience suitable for those who have an SCQF Level 4 qualification.
SCQF Level 6/7 supervisor level qualifications cover non-routine, more complex tasks and require previous knowledge or work experience; suitable for those who have an SCQF Level 5 qualification.

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Practice Paper Tests have been created to help candidates prepare and familiarise themselves prior to their real assessment - this will contribute towards an increase of pass rates on the 1st attempt of candidate's Online Assessment. Click here for Practice Paper Tests.

Knowledge

Knowledge qualifications include Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs); these VRQs are nationally-recognised and provide the essential knowledge to do a job.

Who are they suitable for?

Those who choose a vocational route
Those in full or part-time education
Those seeking employment, who do not have access to an SVQ or VCQ
Those undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship with a VRQ requirement
SCQF Level 5 (SVQ 2) is available as a learning programme for students (14-16 years), giving them the opportunity to ‘fast track’ on to higher level qualifications



IMI Award for the Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies at SCQF L3
IMI Certificate for the Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies at SCQF L3
IMI Diploma for the Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies at SCQF L3
	IMI Certificate in Transport Maintenance at SCQF L4
		2016: Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L5	2016: Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L7
		2016: Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L5	2016: Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L7
		2016: Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L5	2016: Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles at SCQF L7
		Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles at SCQF L5
		Diploma in Lift Truck Maintenance and Repair Competence at SCQF L5	Diploma in Lift Truck Maintenance and Repair Competence at SCQF L7
		Diploma in Specialist Vehicle Fitting Principles at SCQF L5
		2018: Diploma in Vehicle Body Repair at SCQF L5	2018: Diploma in Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment Principles at SCQF L6
		2018: Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles at SCQF L5	2018: Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles at SCQF L6
		Diploma in Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) principles at SCQF L5	Diploma in Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) principles at SCQF L6
		2018: Vehicle Parts Principles at SCQF L5	2018: Vehicle Parts Principles at SCQF L6

Competence

Competence qualifications include Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Vocational Competence Qualifications (VCQs).

These are nationally-recognised qualifications that demonstrate, to a national standard, competency in the workplace. SVQs (and VCQs) are practically-based to establish skill and proficiency.

Who are they suitable for?

Those who are already in employment and have the knowledge, but who wish to achieve a qualification that demonstrates their competence in the workplace
Those undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship with an SVQ (or VCQ) requirement



		2016: SVQ Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5		2016: SVQ Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7
		2016: SVQ Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5		2016: SVQ Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7
		2016: SVQ Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5		2016: SVQ Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7

		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Mechanical at SCQF L5		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Mechanical at SCQF L6
		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Electrical at SCQF L5		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Electrical at SCQF L6
				SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Electrical - Mechanical at SCQF Level 6
		SVQ Vehicle Fitting at SCQF Level 5
		SVQ Specialist Tyre Fitting at SCQF Level 5
		Diploma in Lift Truck Maintenance and Repair Competence at SCQF L5		Diploma in Lift Truck Maintenance and Repair Competence at SCQF L7

		SVQ Vehicle Body Repair at SCQF Level 5		SVQ Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment at SCQF Level 6
		SVQ Vehicle Paintwork Repair at SCQF Level 5		SVQ Vehicle Paintwork Repair at SCQF Level 6
		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Body Cladding at SCQF L5		SVQ Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance: Body Cladding at SCQF L6
		SVQ Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) at SCQF L5		SVQ Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) at SCQF L6

		SVQ Vehicle Parts Operations at SCQF Level 5		SVQ Vehicle Parts Operations at SCQF Level 6

		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Agriculture) at SCQF L5		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Agriculture) at SCQF L6
		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Arboriculture/Forestry) at SCQF L5		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Arboriculture/Forestry) at SCQF L6
		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Ground Care) at SCQF L5		SVQ Land-based Engineering (Ground Care) at SCQF L6

Core Skills

Core Skills include, Communication (reading, writing and speaking), Numeracy (using numbers in measurement and graphical format), ICT (operations, processing, and finding and keeping information), Working With Others and Problem Solving.

Who are they suitable for?

Those undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship with a Core Skills requirement.



Core Skills Numeracy L3	Core Skills Numeracy L4	Core Skills Numeracy L5

Core Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) L3	Core Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) L4	Core Skills Information and Communication Technology (ICT) L5

Core Skills Problem Solving L3	Core Skills Problem Solving L4	Core Skills Problem Solving L5

Core Skills Communication L3	Core Skills Communication L4	Core Skills Communication L5

Core Skills Working with Others L3	Core Skills Working with Others L4	Core Skills Working with Others L5

Expired Qualifications

These qualifications are now expired for registrations but still open for certification. The documents are still available on the website. If you require any further information please contact Qualifications Development Team.

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