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Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance and Repair (QCF)

Qualification summary

The City & Guilds automotive qualifications are designed to meet the needs of Technicians in the Automotive Service and Repair sector in the following areas:
• Vehicle maintenance and repair
• Vehicle roadside assistance and recovery
The purpose of this trial is to combine the VRQ and NVQ for ease of delivery and integrated learning strategies.

Qualification details

500/3462/5
City & Guilds - The City and Guilds of London Institute
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/01/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

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.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
Candidates on this qualification will be able to program onto Level 3 either independently or as part of an apprenticeship programme.
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer/Refinisher/Builder
Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician
Vehicle Breakdown Engineer
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.3  Transportation Operations and Maintenance
78
78
398-410
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
N/A
N/A for test and trial
N/A
Candidates must complete all the units in Group A - Mandatory units and must complete a further unit from Group B - Optional units. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 78 credits to successfully complete the qualification.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    All units within this group are mandatory.
    Credit Value required: Minimum 68, Maximum 68.
    • M/501/3491 - Carry out routine vehicle maintenance
    • R/501/3483 - Contribute to workplace housekeeping
    • K/501/3490 - Maintain positive workplace relationships
    • F/501/3513 - Remove and replace chassis units & components
    • T/501/3511 - Remove and replace electrical auxiliary units & components
    • R/501/3502 - Remove and replace engine units & components
    • R/501/0874 - Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
  • B  -  Optional Units
    One unit must be taken from this group.
    Credit Value required: Minimum 10, Maximum 13.
    • J/501/3514 - Conduct pre and post work inspections
    • R/501/3516 - Remove and replace vehicle transmission and driveline units and components
    • L/501/3515 - Valet Vehicles