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This NVQ is a work-based qualification that is suitable for anyone who undertakes motor vehicle servicing and repair activities.

What qualification will I achieve?
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Motor Vehicle - Service & Repair.

How long is the course?
The NVQ is work-based and is designed to reflect the skills and knowledge of people who work in motor vehicle body repair occupations. The qualification is taken over 12-18 months depending on each individual.

What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, only that the candidates undertake related activities.

How will I learn?
You are usually employed for 30 hours per week. You train both in the workplace and at college. You will work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).

You will also:

• Receive tuition to support the underpinning knowledge required for your NVQ.
• Have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications relevant to your employment.

What subjects will I study?

NVQ 2 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

Light Vehicle Technician

This area involves working on light vehicles not exceeding 7.5 tonnes.

The work will involve:

• Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance
• Fault finding
• Rectifying simple system faults by replacing and testing components and units and Inspecting vehicles.

Fast-Fit Technician

Technicians are required to be highly skilled and trained with a wide knowledge of different vehicle makes and have good levels of communication.

The work will involve the repair and servicing of cars and light vans and will include:

• Identifying faulty components
• removal and replacement of components
• liaising with customers
• fault finding techniques.

NVQ 3 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair.

Light Vehicle Technician

The work will include:

• Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance
• Diagnosing and rectifying complex system faults
• Inspecting vehicles.

How will I be assessed?
The NVQ is assessed on practical aptitude and a portfolio of work.

What opportunities will this lead to?
Employment in a garage setting. Level 3 can progress into Higher Education.