Qualifications
If you are already in or about to enter years 10 or 11 at your school and want to know more about vehicles and how they work and equip yourself for a career in the motor industry, offshore, aerospace and marine industries or the exciting world of renewable engines then our IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) accredited qualifications could be the one for you.
Or if you are thinking about a career in the building industry then our Pearson BTEC accredited qualifications are the starting block that you might consider.
Who is this qualification for?
These qualifications have been developed primarily for schools and colleges to deliver to Learners aged in the 14-16 age group, either on a full or part-time basis; however, they are also suitable for 16-19 Learners who wish to enter the automotive retail industry.
About
This qualification consists of a combination of units from:
- Health and Safety practices
- Foundation skills
- Automotive Maintenance
With such a variety of units, learners can get a real taste for developing their knowledge and skills onto further studies in their main area of interest.
Entry requirements
Learners taking the qualifications must be 14 years or over. There are no other formal entry requirements for the qualifications, and Learners are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience.
Progression
The Award is ideal for those Learners who wish to undertake a qualification which provides a steppingstone to the IMI Level 1 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance.
Who is this qualification for?
The Certificate is ideal for those Learners who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress to a Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance or a Level 2 qualification. It can also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations.
About
This qualification consists of a combination of units from:
- Health and Safety practices
- Foundation skills
- Automotive Maintenance
This Generic route for Automotive Maintenance allows learners to have the flexibility to develop their knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas to prepare them for further studies and potentially enter into a job role they desire.
Entry requirements
This is usually a follow-on qualification from the Level 1 Award in Automotive Maintenance and requires a further 200 learning hours for completion or a further 40 days study following the 14 days on the award.
Progression
Completion of this Certificate Qualification will support the learner’s progression into Foundation Learning (Level 1) or High (Level 2) Diploma. It can also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.
Who is this qualification for?
The Diploma is ideally suited to 16-19-year-old Learners who enjoy the sector and wish to develop experience in a variety of automotive industry sectors, at a level suiting their ability. It will also support a Learner’s progress to a Level 2 qualification or an Apprenticeship.
About
This qualification consists of a combination of units from:
- Health and Safety practices
- Foundation skills
- Automotive Maintenance
- Electrical
- Electrically Propelled Awareness
This Generic route for Automotive Maintenance allows learners to have the flexibility to develop their knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas to prepare them for further studies and potentially enter into a job role they desire.
Entry requirements
This is usually a follow-on qualification from the Level 1 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance. And requires a further 75 learning hours or a further 15 days following the certificate course. A student who completed these three levels could achieve them in 70 days which is the equivalent of one day a week for two school years or two days a week for one school year.
Who is this qualification for?
This knowledge and skills qualification (VRQ) is primarily designed to meet the needs of the young apprentice. It suits school & college students (and leavers) who wish to join the automotive industry.
About
It provides learners with the opportunity to study both the theory and practical aspects of a range of routine vehicle inspection, fitting and maintenance procedures:
- Routine light vehicle maintenance, including engine systems.
- Inspecting, repairing and replacing light vehicle: standard and high-performance tyres.
- Carrying out light vehicle four-wheel alignment.
- Inspecting and replacing light vehicle: exhaust components, suspension dampers & springs, vehicle batteries and braking systems & components.
- Learners also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace, agreeing customer vehicle needs and other skills associated with working in a garage.
Entry requirements
This is usually a follow-on qualification from the Level 1 qualifications.
Progression
This qualification offers the opportunity for progression onto:
- a full IMI SSC L2 Apprenticeship – or one of its component qualifications, e.g. a L2 Light Vehicle Technical Certificate
- a Vocational Competence Qualification (VCQ) for those who are employed.
Who is this qualification for?
Designed for learners wishing to gain an introduction to a chosen vocation area. The Award offers the opportunity for learners to study a sector unit and plan for their next steps by completing the mandatory unit: Developing a Personal Progression Plan.
About
For all regulated qualifications, Pearson specifies a total number of hours of study that it is expected learners will be required to undertake in order to complete the qualification: this is the Total Qualification Time (TQT). This is calculated for the average learner. Within TQT, Pearson identifies the number of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) that we expect a centre delivering the qualification to provide. Guided learning means activities, such as lessons, tutorials, supervised study and supervised assessments that directly involve tutors and assessors in teaching, supervising and invigilating learners. TQT includes other required learning such as private study, preparation for assessment and undertaking assessment when not directly under supervision.
Assessment
Total Qualification Time
Guided learning hours
Grading information
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners can register for this qualification.
Progression
It can support their progress to a Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award introductory Certificate in Construction and also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.
Who is this qualification for?
Designed for learners who may be ready to progress quickly to further study, the Certificate offers a basic introduction to the construction sector. It could form part of a study programme that includes other appropriate subjects such as English and maths.
About
Assessment
Total Qualification Time
Guided learning hours
Grading Information
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners can register for this qualification.
Progression
It can support their progress to a Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Construction and also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.