Engineering
IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Start date
Dec 2025
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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 systems while carrying out repairs or maintenance on heavy goods or public service vehicles. It also includes the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have sustained damage to its high-energy or electrical systems.
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.
HEV2 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
HEV3 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 HEV2 knowledge unit requires the completion of an online examination.
- The HEV3 skills unit will be delivered and assessed during workshop course activities.
Number of days per week
- 2-days
- IMI Level 3 Technical Specialist in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement Course Fee: £715
Dates available;
- 19,20 January 2026
- 23,24 February 2026
- 23,24 March 2026
Entry requirements
- Current Industry Experience.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Part time | 09/12/25 |
