The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Automobile Qualification is designed for individuals with established technical skills who are seeking greater responsibility in their careers. This advanced course prepares learners for supervisory roles, running their own business, or advancing to diagnostic technician positions. It focuses on working with minimal supervision, ensuring safety, fault correction, and maintaining high standards in automotive service and repair.

Who is the qualification for

• The qualifications are aimed at learners aged 16+ who would like to develop practical skills and understanding in motor vehicle systems.
• Successful learners will have acquired the key skills and understanding to apply for an automotive apprenticeship.
• These qualifications could also be used as an ‘interest’ course for a wide range of learners.

What does this qualification cover?

These qualifications allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the automotive industry.

Opportunities for progression

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for progression in the automotive industry, or to the following City and Guilds qualifications: 

• 7290-04 City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Diagnosis and Rectification of Faults in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma or Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering