IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician Training Day
Get Ready for Your IMI Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation
Are you thinking about becoming a certified electric car mechanic or planning to take the IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician course?
This introductory training day gives you the chance to explore what the full accreditation involves and get hands-on with electric vehicle systems before you start.
You’ll work in our automotive training workshop, learning about electric and hybrid vehicles, vehicle testing, and battery systems. This IMI training day is the perfect first step for anyone interested in electric car mechanic courses or EV mechanic training.
Next course dates
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02 Mar 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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30 Mar 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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27 Apr 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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26 May 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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22 Jun 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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20 Jul 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£225
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28 Sep 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£236
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26 Oct 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£236
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23 Nov 2026
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£236
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11 Jan 2027
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Community Based
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1 Day
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£236
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Benefits for this Course
- Get an introduction to electric and hybrid vehicle technology in a real workshop.
- Gain confidence before taking the IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician course.
- Learn about vehicle testing, electric motors, and battery testing procedures.
- Understand safe working practices for high-voltage systems.
- Meet expert tutors and discover the resources available at the college.
Get in touch - we're available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Get Prepared for Your Electric Car Mechanic Course
Career Progression and Prospects
After completing this training day, you can progress to:
- The IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician (ATA) course.
- Other automotive courses in electric vehicle repair, hybrid technology, or vehicle testing.
- Specialist training in electric vehicle battery testing, diagnostics, or IMI qualifications.
Employment Opportunities
This mechanic's training day is the perfect first step into the world of electric and hybrid vehicle technology. It helps you prepare, build confidence, and move towards becoming a certified electric vehicle technician.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
This day is open to anyone planning to complete the IMI Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation.
It’s ideal for:
- Vehicle technicians and car mechanics wanting to move into electric vehicle repair.
- Learners completing mechanic courses for adults or other automotive training.
- Professionals seeking recognised IMI qualifications or electric vehicle certification.
No formal qualifications are needed. However, some experience in vehicle maintenance or mechanic training will help you get the most out of the day.
Qualification obtained
IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician Training DayFees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
Extra costs and equipment
You should bring footwear suitable for an automotive practical workshop environment. All other equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost.
What You’ll Learn
This practical session gives you a simple introduction to electric and hybrid vehicle work. You’ll learn to:
- Find and use workshop tools for electric vehicle testing.
- Work safely around high-voltage systems.
- Check and test EV batteries using the right tools.
- Understand how electric motors work in cars.
- Carry out simple diagnostic checks as part of your mechanic training.
- Vehicle testing - Learn about diagnostic checks as part of your EV mechanic training.
By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear idea of what to expect from the IMI accreditation process and the skills needed to succeed.
How You’ll Learn
You’ll learn through a mix of short demonstrations and hands-on practice. Tutors will show you how to use battery testers, diagnostic tools, and safety equipment. You’ll work with real electric and hybrid vehicles in a safe, supportive environment.
Expert tutors
Our tutors are IMI-approved trainers and experienced automotive professionals with years of industry knowledge. They bring real workshop experience to every session and will guide you through both the practical and theory parts of any course and/or assessment.
How You’ll Be Assessed
There are no formal exams or assessments for this training day. Instead, tutors will give you feedback and guidance as you complete workshop tasks. This ensures you are ready for the next step - the IMI Accreditation Electric Vehicle Technician course.
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