What is IMI EV Level 1 training?

The IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness provides essential safety awareness for anyone who works with, near, or around electric and hybrid vehicles. This one-day course is designed for non-technical personnel who need to understand the risks and precautions required when encountering EVs and hybrids in their day-to-day work.

Who needs this training?

Level 1 is suitable for anyone who may come into regular contact with electric or hybrid vehicles but does not work directly on high-voltage systems. This includes:

  • Vehicle valeters and preparation staff
  • Sales and after-sales personnel
  • Fleet managers and administrators
  • Vehicle recovery personnel
  • Warehouse and logistics staff
  • Vehicle damage assessors
  • Anyone working in environments where EVs are present

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

What does the course cover?

The training provides an introduction to:

  • The different types of electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Potential hazards associated with high-voltage systems
  • Safety precautions required around EVs and hybrids
  • Identifying high-voltage components and warning labels
  • Safe working practices to avoid potential injury
  • What to do in emergencies

Relevant regulations

This training supports compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which require employers to ensure that anyone who may be exposed to electrical risks receives appropriate training and understands the precautions needed to work safely.

Under Regulation 16, employers have a duty to ensure employees are competent or supervised when working on or near electrical systems. Level 1 provides the foundational awareness needed to meet this duty of care for personnel working around EVs.

Why is Level 1 beneficial?

 

For employers:

  • Fulfils legal duty of care under Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Reduces risk of accidents and incidents involving EVs in the workplace
  • Provides staff with confidence to work safely around electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Demonstrates commitment to workplace safety

For individuals:

  • Builds essential awareness of EV safety risks
  • Provides recognised IMI certification
  • Improves employability in automotive and related sectors
  • Creates a foundation for further EV training

Course details

Duration: 1 day
Cost: £200 + VAT per person
IMI certificate fee: £43 per person
Location: e-vo facility, Coventry

Book your place:
Contact our training team at e-votraining@e-ppl.co.uk or call 024 76 101 832

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