Vehicle Accident Repair (SVQs) (4311)

Last Updated: 11 Oct 2018
For people working on maintaining and repairing the paint and bodywork of vehicles who would like to demonstrate their competence on their own workplace in Scotland..
The SVQs are for anyone developing a career in the motor industry. You will need a current job or work placement where you can maintain and repair the paint and bodywork of a vehicle. If you don't have a suitable job or work placement, you could do one of our SCQF VRQs in Vehicle Accident Repair (4391).
Available to deliver in the following:
  • Scotland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You can choose the qualification that demonstrates the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed in areas such as specialist repair or specialist finishing in a car bodywork workshop.

You will usually work with your training provider to review your current skills and find the best way to gain new ones to a high standard, perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying.

You will be assessed at work or in a simulated workplace. For each unit your assessor watches and asks questions as you perform a task. You will also put together a portfolio of evidence of your learning. For some units you will complete an online knowledge test.

Which Level is right for me?

SQCF Level 5
You are new to the motor vehicle industry or preparing for your first job, and want to gain the skills you need to do your job well or get the foundation you need to move on to the next level of qualification.

SCQF Level 6
You've probably got an SQCF Level 5 qualification in vehicle body and paint, or lots of on-the-job experience. You're interested in moving on to a more responsible leadership role.

What Careers Can This Lead To?
On completion of these qualifications you would be able to progress in employment onto the following job roles:

Panel or Paint Technician (level 5)

Senior Panel or Paint Technician (level 6)

Run your own business.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors. You can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

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 for assessment and delivery, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Anyone can take this qualification but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.

SCQF 6

You've probably got an SQCF Level 5 qualification in vehicle body and paint, or lots of on-the-job experience. You're interested in moving on to a more responsible leadership role.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of motor vehicle maintenance roles, including:
  • Panel technician
  • Senior panel technician
  • Paint technician
  • Senior paint technician
SVQ in Vehicle Body Repair & Alignment at SCQF Level 6 (4311-43)
Last Registration Date: 31 May 2023

SVQ in Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment at SCQF Level 6

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: SVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/05/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information 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.
SVQ in Vehicle Paintwork Repair at SCQF Level 6 (4311-53)
Last Registration Date: 31 May 2023

SVQ in Vehicle Paintwork Repair at SCQF Level 6

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: SVQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/05/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information 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

Additional documents