Course description

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to Learners in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These Learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in hydrogen vehicles entering the workplace.

It is therefore designed to provide Learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding, and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near hydrogen vehicles.

This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which, in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable Learners to continue to work safely within their role. These roles can include, but are not exclusive to, non-technical people, such as:

• managers
• valeters
• parts personnel
• sales, and aftersales personnel
• event staff
• fleet managers and personnel
• vehicle recovery personnel
• vehicle dismantlers
• vehicle damage assessors
• insurance companies
• vehicle hire companies
• hydrogen vehicle drivers

Course goals and objectives

The content of this qualification has been designed to give Learners the knowledge required to work safely around hydrogen vehicles. It contains one mandatory unit covering:

• the types of hydrogen vehicles available
• hazards associated with hydrogen vehicle systems
• working safely around hydrogen vehicles including refuelling

As a result, Learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not maintaining, hydrogen.

Course certificate description

IMI course

Skill relevance

• 03. Hydrogen

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