IMI Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

The IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles supports you to further develop your skills and technical knowledge as a progression from a Level 2 motor vehicle qualification. 

The course is designed to deepen your understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair principles and prepare you for more advanced study and progression within the motor industry. During the course, you can develop advanced service and repair techniques and gain a stronger understanding of diagnostic processes used to identify vehicle faults. 

Learning focuses on how vehicle systems operate and how professional repair and maintenance decisions are made within workshop environments. You will also study vehicle‑related theory, including vehicular maths, science, electronics and ICT, helping you understand the technical principles that underpin modern automotive systems. 

This knowledge supports accurate diagnosis, problem solving and safe working practices when maintaining and repairing vehicles. Maths and English are included to support your learning and strengthen essential skills needed for further study and professional development. 

By the end of the course, you will have developed advanced automotive knowledge and diagnostic understanding that supports progression into higher‑level training or continued development within light vehicle maintenance and repair pathways.