Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for the Motor Vehicle Sector

Rules of Combination

Learners must complete the two mandatory units from the Mandatory Group (M), totalling 8 credits. In addition, they must complete a minimum of 8 credits from Group O1 (Optional units - Motor Vehicle Skills) and 9 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional units - Employability Skills, English and Maths). At least 7 credits from groups O1 and O2 combined must be at level 1 or above, of which at least 2 credits must be from Group O1. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title.

Units

What is the purpose of this qualification?

This qualification is suitable if you need a broad introductory level 1 course relating to the motor vehicle sector. It is particularly appropriate for:
• Young people interested in a career in the motor vehicle sector who intend, but are not yet ready, to access level 2 qualifications or a level 2 apprenticeship
• Young people and adults, including those who have had a significant break from or disjointed experience of education, who wish to work in the motor vehicle sector but need a grounding in the subject and an opportunity to develop more general employability skills, usually over a one year period, before applying for work.

What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

This qualification provides a range of introductory skills, as well as core knowledge, relevant to the motor vehicle sector, alongside generic employability skills which are needed both in the motor vehicle industry and across other sectors.

Mandatory units include:
• Health and Safety Practices in Vehicle Maintenance
• Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance

Optional units include knowledge and skills relevant to different job roles in the sector (such as routine vehicle and motorcycle checks, fuel, braking and suspension systems, component fitting and maintenance) alongside generic employability skills (such as time-management and solving work-related problems).

How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

You can progress to a level 2 certificate or diploma in the motor vehicle sector or to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, although it is recommended that you also have maths skills at level 1

This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. You should take the Certificate if you need a broad introduction to the sector, as well as more generic workplace skills, before progressing to a level 2 Apprenticeship or level 2 qualification or to employment (with further training where possible), as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.

What are the progression options?

You could progress from this qualification to an entry-level role in the motor vehicle sector such as bodyshop, workshop or spray-painter’s assistant but job roles at this level are very limited. You could progress to a job role as an apprentice. Job roles for apprentices are typically technician roles such as motorcycle service technician, light vehicle service technician, auto electrical technician or lift truck technician.

Progression & Entry Requirements

Funding information

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