Car Operation & Maintenance

Pre-requisites
No previous experience required.
Qualification
IMI Car Operation & Maintenance Certificate
Support and benefits

Gain a Quality Assurance Award endorsed by the Institute of the Motor Industry
15% discount on Haynes manual
Flexible term times
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

















































Key topics

Health and Safety and Car Road Worthiness
Examine all aspects of health and safety, including protective clothing and the safe use of tools and equipment. Examine the basic road worthiness maintenance checks.

Engine Operation and Maintenance
Examine the components of the engine and consider the engine’s servicing requirements.

Lubrication, Cooling and Fuel Systems
Examine the components of the lubrication system as well as the components of both single point and multipoint fuel injection systems. Study the operation of the pressure cap, the thermostat and the cooling fan. Learn how to maintain lubrication, cooling and fuel systems.

Ignition Systems
Explore both distributor-less and direct ignition systems. Learn how to maintain ignition systems.

Exhaust Systems
Explore the exhaust system and the emission system, as well as their servicing requirements. Examine the different exhaust gases and their effects.

Transmission Systems
Explore clutch operation, gearbox operation, final drive operation, differential operation and drive shaft/half-shaft operation. Learn how to perform routine transmission system maintenance.

Steering Systems
Examine the components and maintenance requirements of the steering system. Study the operation of the steering rack and the collapsible steering column.

Braking Systems
Study the different parts of the braking system and the braking system’s maintenance requirements.

Suspension Systems
Examine the components of suspensions systems, and consider the operation of both independent and non-independent suspension systems. Learn the maintenance requirements for suspension systems.
Course Code
W03
Hours of study
6 months / 60 hours
Technical requirements
You must register with IMI.  ICS will register you on your behalf, but you should note that IMI registration fees are additional to course fees.




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Outline
You’ll complete thirteen assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown

Assessment 1: 16 multiple choice questions
Assessment 2: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 3: 14 multiple choice questions
Assessment 4: 5 multiple choice questions
Assessment 5: 5 multiple choice questions
Assessment 6: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 7: 5 multiple choice questions
Assessment 8: 5 multiple choice questions
Assessment 9: 8 multiple choice questions
Assessment 10: 15 multiple choice questions
Assessment 11: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 12: 10 multiple choice questions
Assessment 13: 10 multiple choice questions
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.