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Engineering and Energy Technologies

IMI Level 3 Award in Electric and Hybrid System Repair and Replacement

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2026

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Course overview

This qualification contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high-voltage electrical and drive train system while carrying out repairs or maintenance. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy or electrical system.

On completing this qualification, delegates will have gained knowledge of low and high-voltage technologies and an understanding of their dangers.

Please contact the Business Development Team for course dates and further details.
Email: commercialuk@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 297 9000

What you will learn

There are two mandatory units in the qualification. The knowledge unit requires the completion of an online examination.

EV2.2 covers knowledge of:

  • Electric or hybrid vehicle system components and operation hazards associated with high voltage operating systems
  • Injury and risk reduction
  • High voltage isolation and service preparation

IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid System Repair and Replacement

EV3 covers skills in:

  • Working safely on an electric or hybrid vehicle
  • Using information to carry out the task
  • Carrying out repairs on high-energy electrical systems
  • Recording information and making suitable recommendations

How the course is assessed

There are two mandatory units in the qualification.

  • The EV2.2 knowledge unit requires the completion of an on-line examination.
  • The EV3 skills unit will be delivered and assessed during workshop course activities.

Number of days per week

  • 2-days
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid System Repair and Replacement Course Fee: £530
  • Course dates available on request.

Entry requirements

  • Current Industry Experience. 

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Part time 31/08/26

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