The City & Guilds Automobile Qualification is ideal for those with established technical skills seeking greater responsibility, whether through supervisory roles, running their own business, or advancing to diagnostic technician positions. Level 2 is perfect for those who have a solid foundation in vehicle service skills and are ready to advance, while higher levels cater to those working with minimal supervision, focusing on safety, fault correction, and maintaining high standards.

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/orcareer 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:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles
• 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

The City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Diagnosis and Rectification of Faults in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles is designed for experienced automotive professionals looking to specialize in the rapidly growing field of electric and hybrid vehicles. This advanced qualification focuses on diagnosing and rectifying faults, ensuring that learners gain the expertise needed to work with cutting-edge vehicle technologies. It prepares individuals for high-level roles in the automotive industry, emphasizing technical proficiency, safety, and adherence to industry standards

Who is the qualification for 

This qualification is designed for people looking to develop their knowledge and skills to allow them to safely diagnose and rectify high voltage system faults, test, remove and replace high voltage battery packs and battery modules and to safely store high voltage battery packs.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification covers the competence and knowledge needed to safely diagnose and rectify high voltage system faults in an electric vehicle.

The qualification also covers competence and knowledge on testing and storing high voltage batteries, as well as removing and replacing high voltage battery modules/packs and re-fitting high voltage battery packs in electric vehicles.

Age restrictions - This qualification is approved for learners aged 18 or above

Opportunities for progression

• City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma or Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

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

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder. 

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder. 

General Description for Technical and Engineering Students and Technicians:

• These subjects are tailored for students and technicians in technical and engineering fields, offering targeted support for those who scored below 50 marks in the initial assessment. The courses aim to bridge foundational knowledge gaps and strengthen skills in mathematics, technical English, and basic science. Designed to empower learners with the essential tools for success, these subjects provide a pathway for improved academic performance and enhanced competence in technical and engineering disciplines.

Target Group

• Students who obtained Below 50 marks in the initial Assessment

You can select individual subjects or choose the entire course. To be fully qualified, you must complete the required units.

Who is the qualification for?

This certificate is aimed at learners who:

• intend to follow an Apprenticeship or Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programs
• wish for career progression within engineering
• wish to develop the skills learnt from other qualifications

What does the qualification cover?

• It allows learners to learn, develop and practice the basic introductory skills required for employment and or career progression in the engineering sector.

What opportunities for progression are there?

It allows learners to progress in to employment or to the following,

• City and guilds qualifications.
• Higher level engineering qualifications.

Who is this the qualification for?

• wish to gain employment as an EngineeringTechnician
• Wish to progress into higher level
• Engineering qualifications
• Intend to advance into the second year of a selected university engineering degree programme.

• It allows learners to learn, develop and practise the advanced skills required for employment, career progression or university progression in the engineering sector.
• It will also allow learners to build their knowledge of the principles of mathematics, science and technologies that underpin engineering.

• 9208-11 Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent City & Guilds qualifications

Who is this the qualification for?

This Diploma is aimed at learners who,

• Wish to gain employment as an Engineering Technician
• Wish to progress into higher level engineering qualifications
• Intend to advance into the second year of a selected university engineering degree programme.

It also aims to contribute to recognition by professional institutions.

What does this qualification cover?

• It allows learners to learn, develop and practice the advanced skills required for employment, career progression or university progression in the engineering sector. It will also allow learners to build their knowledge of the principles of mathematics, science and technologies that underpin engineering.

What opportunities for progression are there?

It allows learners to progress into employment, university or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• 9208-12 Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or other equivalent City & Guilds qualifications.

Who is the qualification for?

• It is for learners who work or want to work as Civil Engineers in the Engineering sector

What opportunities for progression are there?

• It allows learners to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:
•  Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering

Who is this the qualification for?

• It is for learners who work or want to work as Civil Engineers in the Engineering sector.

What opportunities for progression are there?

• It allows learners to progress into employment, university, or to the following City & Guilds qualifications & learners to progress in to top up degree.

Who is this the qualification for?
 

This Advanced Technician Diploma is aimed at learners who

• Wish to gain employment as an advanced Engineering Technician
• Wish to progress into higher-level Engineering qualifications
• Intend to advance into the third year of a selected university engineering degree program

It also aims to contribute to recognition by professional institutions.
 

 
What does this qualification cover?
 

• It allows learners to learn, develop and practice the advanced skills required for employment, career progression, or university progression in the engineering sector.
• It will also allow learners to build their knowledge of the principles of mathematics, science, and technologies that underpin engineering.

What opportunities for progression are there?

• It allows learners to progress into employment, university, top up degree.

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Who is this the qualification for?

This Advanced Technician Diploma is aimed at learners who,

• wish to gain employment as an advanced Engineering Technician
• wish to progress into higher level Engineering qualifications
• Intend to advance into third year of a selected university engineering degree programme.

It also aims to contribute to recognition by professional institutions.

What does this qualification cover?

• It allows learners to learn, develop and practice the advanced skills required for employment, career progression or university progression in the engineering sector. It will also allow learners to build their knowledge of the principles of mathematics, science and technologies that underpin engineering.

What opportunities for progression are there?

• It allows learners to progress into employment, university, or to the following City & Guilds qualifications & learners to progress in to top up degree.