City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 501/1104/8
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Accident Repair Body
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1235 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
47 Units
Guided Hours
1235 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Application of Paint Materials to Vehicles Using Spray Gun Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when applying foundation coat materials
- be able to apply foundation coat materials
2
Basics of vehicle body fitting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when removing and refitting detachable vehicle body panels
- be able to carry out the removal and replacement of detachable vehicle body components
3
Basics of Vehicle Mechanical Electrical Trim
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when removing and refitting detachable vehicle body panels
- be able to remove and replace MET components
4
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (an activity or piece of research)
- Carry out a project
- Review the project
5
Career planning and making applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose a suitable career pathway
- Be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course
- Understand how to prepare a curriculum vitae
- Understand how candidates are selected for interview
- Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course
- Understand the interview process
6
Community project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree a suitable community project
- Be able to plan a suitable community project
- Be able to contribute to a risk assessment for the project
- Be able to follow the project plan
- Be able to review the project
7
Contributing to a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to give reasons why effective team
- work is important
- Understand how team values and procedures can vary
- Understand the roles people may take in a team
- work situation
- Understand what needs to be done to achieve a team goal
- Be able to work with others towards achieving shared objectives in a well-defined situation, Be aware of own contribution to team progress
8
Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviour for learning and work
- Understand why effective communication is important
- Be able to work effectively
9
Enterprise activity: producing products or services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an enterprise activity
- Be able to cost and price the enterprise activity
- Be able to make a product or produce a service
- Be able to promote and sell a product or service
10
Fundamental Vehicle Body Repair Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when carrying out preliminary body panel repairs
- be able to carry out body repair techniques.
11
Introduction to ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interact with and use an ICT system
- Be able to follow recommended safe operating practices
- Be able to use ICT to search for
- select and use information
- Be able to enter
- develop and present information for an agreed purpose using an ICT system
12
Introduction to Vehicle MAG Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when using MAG welding equipment
- be able to produce mag plug and lap welds
- know the principles and techniques of using MAG welding processes
13
Introduction to Vehicle Panel Preparation Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when preparing vehicle body panels
- be able to prepare vehicle body panels
- know the materials used in vehicle body panel preparation
14
Introduction to Vehicle Refinishing Process/Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when preparing vehicle body panels
- be able to mix foundation coat materials
15
Introduction to Vehicle Resistance Spot Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when setting up and using resistance spot welding equipment
- be able to carry out resistance spot welding
- understand the principles and techniques of resistance spot welding processes
16
Introduction to vehicle technology and workshop methods and processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the operation and use of workshop equipment
- Be able to understand the use of tools and measuring equipment
- identify joining methods and materials
- Be able to understand basic electrical principles and basic use of test equipment
- Be able to understand vehicle construction materials, components, methods and safety features
17
Introduction to Vehicle Workshop Bench Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems
- be able to carry out vehicle workshop bench skill techniques
18
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the correct personal and vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment
- understand effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment
- understand key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment
- understand about hazards and potential risks relevant to the automotive environment
- understand personal responsibilities
19
Knowledge of Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the main light vehicle engine mechanical systems operate
- Understand how light vehicle engine Lubrication systems operate
- Understand how light vehicle engine cooling, heating and ventilation systems operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling systems system units and components
20
Knowledge of Light Vehicle Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how light vehicle engine fuel systems operate
- Understand how light vehicle engine ignition systems operate
- Understand how light vehicle engine air supply and exhaust systems operate
- Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle engine fuel system units and components
21
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle mechanical electrical and trim (MET) components
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of basic light vehicle non permanently fixed vehicle body panels
22
Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Non Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed motor vehicle body panels
23
Knowledge to Support working relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key organisational structures, functions and roles within the automotive work environment
- Know the importance of obtaining, interpreting and using information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- Know where different types of communication within the automotive work environment can be used
- Know communication requirements when carrying out vehicle repairs in the automotive work environment
- Know how to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers in the automotive workplace
24
Managing personal finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the sources of income and expenditure, Be aware of the need to balance income and expenditure
- Know how to reduce expenditure
- Know some of the products provided by banks and building societies
- Know the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
25
Mix foundation coat materials for spray gun application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow approved and safe procedures when preparing vehicle body panels
- Be able to mix foundation coat materials.
26
Personal skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet
- Be able to prepare a healthy meal
- Understand how to contact medical and emergency services
27
Planning for progression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own study or training programme
- Know the facilities and services provided in the place of study or training
- Be able to recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work
- Be able to action plan for self improvement
28
Prepare vehicle body panels for foundation coat materials using masking materials and techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when applying masking methods
- be able to use masking materials and techniques to prepare vehicle body panels for foundation coat materials
- understand the methods and techniques used in masking up vehicle panels and components
29
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights
- Understand that employees have responsibilities
- Understand why health and safety rules are important
30
Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use correct personal and vehicle protection within the automotive environment
- be able to carry out effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment
- be able to recognise and deal with dangers in order to work safely within the automotive workplace
- be able to conduct themselves responsibly
31
Skills in Removing and Fitting Non Permanently Fixed Motor Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed vehicle panels
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out removal and fitting of non-permanently fixed vehicle panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
32
Skills in Removing and Fitting of Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components and Non Permanently Fixed Vehicle Body Panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle body panels
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out removal and fitting of basic MET components and non-permanently fixed light vehicle body panels
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
33
Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Engine Units and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out removal and replacement of light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling units and components.
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
34
Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment
- be able to obtain and use information in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- be able to communicate with and support colleagues and customers within the automotive work environment
- be able to demonstrate good working relationships in the automotive work environment
35
Supporting others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify others who need support
- Know what he/she can do to support others
- Understand what he/she cannot do to support others and why, Be aware of relevant health and safety issues
- Be able to support others
- Review the effectiveness of the support given
36
Valet Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the tools, equipment and materials for carrying out a vehicle valet.
- Be able to understand legislative and organisational requirements for carrying out a vehicle valet.
- Be able to understand the procedures for conducting a vehicle valet.
- Be able to safely and effectively carry out a vehicle valet.
37
Vehicle Hand Skills and Manufacturing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know legislative and organisational requirements
- know how to locate and use relevant sources of information
- understand how to carry out vehicle hand skills and manufacturing techniques
- know how to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment to carry out the activity
- carry out vehicle hand skills and manufacturing techniques
38
Work-based experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for his/her work experience
- Be able to plan a journey to work
- Be able to follow requirements during the work experience
- Be able to complete a work experience review
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1104/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2026