Level 1 Award Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness for Adults

Course Code: P271753

Key Information

Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
Flexible
Duration:
1 Day
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

£263.00

Level 1 Award Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness

This qualification is great for students who want to find out more about how to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in electric/hybrid vehicles. It has been designed to provide students with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near electric/hybrid vehicles.

This qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector, which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.

These roles can include but are not exclusive to non-technical roles such as:

managers
valeters
parts advisors
sales and aftersales advisor
event staff
vehicle recovery personnel
vehicle dismantlers
vehicle damage assessors

electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers.

This course covers:

the types of electric/hybrid vehicles available
hazards associated with motor vehicle high energy electrical systems

working safely around electric/hybrid vehicles including charging.

Students who finish this course will gain significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not maintain, electric/hybrid vehicles. One online exam must be passed in order to successfully complete this course.

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There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however, an interest in the subject area is advisable.

This qualification is a one-day course.

This one-day course includes one Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) online exam.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

This qualification will help support progression on to qualifications that further develop their knowledge of either working safely in emergency or recovery situations or within a technical role carrying out routine servicing and maintenance activities on electric/hybrid vehicles.

After completing this course, you could progress on to a Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel or a Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities.