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IMI Level 1 Award: Transport Maintenance

This pre-apprenticeship course in Transport Maintenance is specifically designed for those looking to follow a career in the automotive industry. The units taught are mainly automotive-based and are selected to provide a broad spectrum of fundamental skills required to commence a Modern Apprenticeship as a vehicle technician.

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Level:

SCQF Level 5

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

What will I study?

  • Health and safety, customer relations, and organisational structures
  • Automotive engine mechanical (petrol, diesel fuel) and hybrid/electric
  • Automotive engine air/fuel/exhaust systems
  • Automotive chassis (steering, brakes, and suspension)
  • Introduction to welding
  • Electrical installation and maintenance
  • Engineering bench skills
  • Employability skills
  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • Information computing technology
  • Problem solving
  • Working with others

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • IMI Certificate: Transport Maintenance SCQF Level 6 Automotive engineering Modern Apprenticeships.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Completion of this course supports fast-track progression to year 2 of automotive Modern Apprenticeships.