Centre-based Land-based Service Engineering qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2023

The Certificate and Diploma in Land-based technology provide a stepping stone into the workplace, higher education, or career progression. Based mainly in the classroom, you will also be able to practise essential engineering skills in a land-based work environment.

UCAS tariff

Certificate in Land Based Services

Grade	Current Tariff points	New Tariff points
D*	70	28
D	60	24
M	40	16
P	20	8

Subsidiary Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade	Current Tariff points	New Tariff points
D*	140	56
D	120	48
M	80	32
P	40	16

Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade	Current Tariff points	New Tariff points
D*	280	112
D	240	96
M	160	64
P	80	32

Extended Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade	Current Tariff points	New Tariff points
D*	420	168
D	360	144
M	240	96
P	120	48

90- Credit Diploma in Land Based Services UCAS tariff

Grade	Current Tariff points	New Tariff points
D*	210	84
D	180	72
M	120	48
P	60	24

These qualifications are for anyone interested in a career working with land-based machinery, or boosting their existing skills and knowledge. You could be just starting out, or taking a break from a job to get some valuable training. Level 2 qualifications are suitable for learners under 16 years old, as well as older learners. Learners on Level 3 courses must be aged 16 or over.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Scotland
Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

At Level 2 you'll get an introduction to important topics in land-based technology. You can choose from a wide range of subjects from thermal joining processes to servicing engines.

At Level 3 you'll gain in-depth knowledge of the mechanics and science of land-based engineering. You'll also gain plenty of practical experience in servicing and repairing systems and components.

You will learn in the classroom and complete an assignment for each unit of the qualification.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You may be new to land-based technology or want to develop basic knowledge and skills. Perhaps, you want to start work in a workshop or prepare for further training.

Level 3
You may have some experience in land-based technology or have gained your Level 2 qualification. You want to develop the skills to move into a more senior, or management, role in land-based engineering, or higher level training.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of land-based engineering roles.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

You'll need qualified assessors, who are also qualified to Level 4 or above in land-based technology or with significant current experience of working in the industry at this level.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

To find all the resource requirements, download the course handbooks from the centre documents section.

Internal verifiers/qualification coordinators must also be qualified or experienced in land-based technology. They should hold assessor qualifications A1 or D32/33, and hold or be working towards V1 or D34.

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking these qualifications.

Learners should not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold. However, you must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.

As part of the assessment for the Level 2 Diploma and the Level 3 Extended Diploma qualifications, learners must have access to a work setting/placement for the work experience unit.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 2

This level is ideal if you want an introduction to important topics in land-based technology. You might choose things like thermal joining processes or service and repair engines and components.

To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units. For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of land-based engineering roles.

Level 2 Land-based Technology (0075-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 2 Certificate in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0677/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 15 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 90 - 90 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 150 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £140.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0678/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 60 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £163.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Extended Certificate in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0683/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 30 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 180 - 180 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 300 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £171.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables. To review the qualifications approved please click here.

This level is ideal if you want in-depth insight into the mechanics and science for land-based engineering. You might cover things like inspecting and testing land-based machinery. You'll also gain plenty of practical experience in your choice of skills.

To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units. For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of land-based engineering roles.

Level 3 Land-based Technology (0075-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0681/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 120 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 720 - 720 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1200 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £210.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0682/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 180 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 1080 - 1080 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1800 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £265.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Certificate in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0693/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 30 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 180 - 180 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 300 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £187.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 501/0694/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 60 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £241.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Land-based Technology

Accreditation No: 600/5945/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 90 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 540 - 540 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 900 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £257.20 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

Centre-based Land-based Service Engineering (0075)