This is a Level 1 vocational qualification which provides individuals with an introduction to the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to gain employment or further study towards the automotive maintenance and repair industry. Learners will develop the basic transferable knowledge and skills from the following mandatory subject areas that are required by an automotive maintenance technician:

Knowledge of Carrying Out Periodic Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

• Know the health and safety practices used within an automotive environment
• Know the tools, equipment and information used within an automotive environment
• Know the requirements for carrying out periodic vehicle maintenance and inspections

Skills in Carrying Out Periodic Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

• Be able to use safe working practices within an automotive environment
• Be able to use tools, equipment, consumables and information to carry out periodic vehicle maintenance and inspection
• Be able to carry out periodic vehicle maintenance and inspection

Assessment

This qualification is assessed using a range of methods appropriate at this level of introduction to technical qualifications. Learners will gain their knowledge and skills mainly in a workshop-based environment by carrying out tasks which their tutor or assessor will observe.

Learners can complete an online assessment and practical support material as evidence of their skills and knowledge in a ‘portfolio of evidence’.

Learners will complete a written report of the practical task undertaken as part of the synoptic assessment. This report will be graded by their assessor; Refer, Pass, Merit or Distinction. Learners will also complete an online test that will be automatically externally marked and graded as Refer, Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Achievement of this qualification is graded Refer, Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

As a result of learners successfully completing this qualification they will be well prepared for the next level of study and/or employment.