Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Fitting Operations

Qualification summary

The City & Guilds automotive qualification is designed to meet the needs of Technicians in the Automotive Vehicle Fitting Operations sector.

Qualification details

100/5338/4
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/07/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2009
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

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For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
Guernsey - Isle of Man - Jersey - Scotland
English
Candidates who are successful at Level 2 will be able to progress to a range of further education and professional body awards. For example:
City & Guilds level 3 automotive qualifications and equivalents offered by other awarding bodies.
Institute of Leadership and Management level 2 or 3 Team Leader Qualifications.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.3  Transportation Operations and Maintenance
460
Pass
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 100/5338/4 provides pathways to the following qualifications:

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Fitting Operations (General Vehicle Fitting)
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Fitting Operations (Specialist Tyre Fitting)

All candidates must complete all units from Group A and four optional units from their respective Group B pathway.
  • A  -  Mandatory
    • 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
  • B  -  Optional Specialist tyre fitting
    • L/103/2556 - Identify vehicle customer needs
    • D/103/2562 - Inspect, repair and replace high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Y/103/2303 - Inspect, repair and replace commercial vehicle tyres
    • J/103/2572 - Inspect, repair and replace heavy vehicle tyres
    • L/103/2573 - Inspect, repair and replace plant equipment tyres
    • R/103/2574 - Inspect, repair and replace industrial equipment tyres
    • Y/103/2575 - Carry out light vehicle front wheel alignment
    • D/103/2576 - Assess and secure the roadside situation
  • B  -  Optional General vehicle fitting
    • L/103/2556 - Identify vehicle customer needs
    • D/103/2562 - Inspect, repair and replace high performance light vehicle tyres
    • J/103/2572 - Inspect, repair and replace heavy vehicle tyres
    • Y/103/2575 - Carry out light vehicle front wheel alignment
    • K/103/2581 - Inspect and replace light vehicle clutches
    • T/103/2583 - Inspect and replace light vehicel exhaust system components
    • J/103/2586 - Inspect, test and replace vehicle batteries and related components
    • L/103/2587 - Inspect and replace light vehicle suspension dampers
    • R/103/2588 - Inspect, adjust and replace light vehicle braking systems and components
    • D/103/2576 - Assess and secure the roadside situation