City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 501/1107/3
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Accident Repair Paint
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1456 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
49 Units
Guided Hours
1456 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 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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
Knowledge of Applying Fillers and Foundation Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify body surfaces requiring the application of foundation materials in vehicle refinishing
- Understand how to identify, mix and apply fillers and foundation materials in vehicle refinishing
17
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
18
Knowledge of Preparing Metal and Pre-Painted Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify body surfaces requiring the application of foundation/paint topcoat materials in vehicle refinishing
- Understand how to prepare new and repaired panels for the application of foundation/paint topcoat materials in vehicle refinishing
19
Knowledge of Receiving and Storing Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about parts management systems and procedures
- Know about parts handling and storage
20
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
21
Knowledge of Repairing Minor Paint Defects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify the body surface requiring the rectification of minor paint defects
- Understand how to repair minor paint defects
22
Knowledge of Tools and Equipment Used In Vehicle Refinishings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to select
- use and care for hand and power tools used in vehicle refinishing
- Understand how to prepare
- use and care for vehicle refinishing equipment.
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 Applying Fillers and Foundation Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out preparation and application of foundation materials to vehicles
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out preparation and application of foundation materials to vehicles
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
31
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
32
Skills in Preparing Metal and Pre-Painted Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out the preparation of metal and pre-painted surfaces
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out the preparation of metal and pre-painted surfaces to accept foundation materials and paint topcoats
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
33
Skills in Receiving and Storing Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to accept parts deliveries.
- Be able to deal with stock control systems and documentation
34
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
35
Skills in Repairing Minor Paint Defects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out the rectification of minor paint defects
- Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
- Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
- Be able to carry out the rectification of minor paint defects
- Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
36
Skills in Tools and Equipment Used In Vehicle Refinishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select
- use and care for hand and power tools used in vehicle refinishing
- Be able to prepare and use vehicle refinishing equipment
37
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
38
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
39
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.
40
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)
- 501/1107/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Dec 2026