Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations

Qualification summary

The City & Guilds automotive qualification is designed to meet the needs of Technicians in the Automotive Vehicle body and paint operations sector. Successful learners will be able to demonstrate to their employers evidence of competence in advanced industry techniques.

Qualification details

100/5228/8
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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Guernsey - Isle of Man - Jersey - Scotland
English
Candidates who are successful at Level 3 will be able to progress to a range of further education and professional body awards. For example:
City & Guilds level 4 Automotive qualifications and equivalents offered by other awarding bodies.
Institute of Leadership and Management level 3 Supervisor or level 4 Management Qualifications.
Professional institution membership.
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer/Refinisher/Builder
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.3  Transportation Operations and Maintenance
N/A
Pass
Independent assessment will be provided by the centre internal verifier and externally by the City & Guilds external verifier. The qualification will be assessed on portfolio evidence which will be externally verified. The types of assessment methods that can be used are observation, product evidence, witness testimonies, professional discussion, candidate questioning and accredited prior learning. Where possible a holistic approach should be taken.
Qualification Accreditation Number 100/5228/8 provides pathways to the following qualifications:

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Body Repair);
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (MET/Body Fitting);
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing).

Candidates must complete all units from the Group A of their chosen pathway.
  • A  -  Mandatory Body Repair
    • H/103/2224 - Remove and replace vehicle body panels
    • K/103/2225 - Repair vehicle body panels
    • M/103/2226 - Rectify vehicle misalignment
    • L/103/2119 - Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
    • J/103/2121 - Maintain positive working relationships
    • T/101/4732 - Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
  • A  -  Mandatory MET/Body Fitting
    • A/103/2214 - Remove and reinstate vehicle mechanical and electrical systems and assemblies following accidental damage
    • F/103/2215 - Remove and reinstate vehicle trim fitments following accident damage
    • L/103/2119 - Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
    • J/103/2121 - Maintain positive working relationships
    • T/101/4732 - Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
    • Y/103/2219 - Inspect vehicles
  • A  -  Mandatory Refinishing
    • T/103/2227 - Carry out complete vehicle refinishing operations
    • A/103/2228 - Mix and match vehicle paint colours
    • F/103/2229 - Identify and rectify vehicle paint defects and faults
    • L/103/2119 - Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
    • J/103/2121 - Maintain positive working relationships
    • T/101/4732 - Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety