In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
The City & Guilds Entry level 3 qualification in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is a practical introduction to working in the automotive industry. It covers engine, body, paintwork and electrical maintenance and is based around hands-on assessment.
Who are they for?
Our course in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is an ideal starting point if you're looking to get into the automotive industry or simply up skill to carry out your own car maintenance. It's available as a full-time course or for part-time learners through evening classes.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 3901 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Vocational |
| Level: | Entry 3 |
| TBC | |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/08/2010 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
An Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair covers the fundamentals of:
- automotive maintenance
- bodywork and paint maintenance
- vehicle electrical maintenance.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To get a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you learn with your training provider - maybe through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments.
VRQs are usually assessed by your training provider using assignments, practical task, exams or online tests.
For the Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair you'll learn in a group with a trainer, with plenty of hands-on activities in a workshop. You'll be assessed using practical tests and spoken questions - meaning there's no need to worry about written work.
- Which level is right for me?
Entry Level 3
You're looking to get a job in the automotive sector, but you don't have any work experience or qualifications in the industry.If you've already got some experience, you could try one of these qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance & Repair, Body & Paint, Vehicle Fitting and Roadside Assistance
- NVQ in Automotive Maintenance & Repair, Body & Paint, Vehicle Fitting and Roadside Assistance
- SVQ in Automotive Maintenance & Repair, Body & Paint, Vehicle Fitting and Roadside Assistance.
- How long do they take?
The 3901 usually takes:
- 3-9 months full time
- 1 year part time.
This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
Getting a Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is a great way to get a first job in a garage, bodyshop or specialist tyre or spare parts fitter.
It can also be the first step towards an Automotive Apprenticeship.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
The Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is a very practical course, which combines a small amount of theory and hands-on training in a vehicle workshop-style environment.
Assessment is through practical work and oral questions.
The Award in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is suitable both as a general introduction to vehicle maintenance and as a platform for further training.Typically, it might be offered as a basic trial for under-16 learners wanting an introduction to the industry, through evening classes or even as a pre-apprenticeship programme.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Automotive Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
You can get fast-track approval if you offer:- VRQ in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance (4101)
Download the form for automatic/fast-track approval
Don't offer any of these? Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office.
- Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No this is a new qualification.
e-learning support
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Online assessment available (GOLA) What is this?
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Online tutor and learning support available (SmartScreen) What is this?
Related subject areas
- Oil and Gas
- Structural Engineering
- Aeronautical
- Automotive qualifications
- Electrical and Electronic
- Land-based Machinery
- Logistics
- Marine
- Production and Maintenance
- Railway
Related qualifications
Related careers
- First job in a garage, bodyshop or specialist tyre or spare parts fitter
- First step towards an Automotive Apprenticeship
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