Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Operations

Qualification summary

The City & Guilds automotive qualification is designed to meet the needs of Technicians in the Automotive Vehicle roadside assistance and recovery sector.

Qualification details

100/5287/2
1
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2009
Certification end date:
31/12/2010
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Isle of Man - Jersey - Scotland
English
Candidates who are successful at Level 1 will be able to progress to a range of further education and professional body qualifications. For example:
City & Guilds level 2 Automotive qualifications and their equivalents offered by other awarding bodies
Institute of Leadership and Management level 2 Team Leader Qualifications
Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.3  Transportation Operations and Maintenance
575
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Independent assessment will be provided by the centre internal verifier and externally by the City & Guilds external verifier and online underpinning knowledge testing. The qualification will also 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 100/5287/2 provides a pathway to the following qualification:

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Operations (Tyre Fitting).

Candidates must complete all units in Group A plus one unit from Group B
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    • K/103/2287 - Contribute to good workplace housekeeping
    • D/103/2299 - Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
    • J/103/2300 - Maintain positive working relationships
    • T/103/2289 - Automative maths, science and communication
    • L/103/2301 - Receive and store stock
  • B  -  Optional units
    • R/103/2302 - Inspect, repair and replace standard light vehicle tyres
    • Y/103/2303 - Inspect, repair and replace commercial vehicle tyres