SEG Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 600/2957/2
    Curriculum Active

    SEG Awards Level 2 Diploma In Motor Vehicle Studies

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2334 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Syllabus Units
    66 Units
    Guided Hours
    2334 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Introduction to Vehicle Refinishing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about surface preparation
    • Understand the procedure for body
    • work preparation prior to refinishing
    • Know how to mix and apply primers
    • Know how to apply a top coat
    • Know how to identify and correct basic paint defects
    • Know how to enhance paint finishes
    2

    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
    3

    Knowledge of how to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
    • understand how to communicate and care for customers
    • understand company products and services
    4

    Knowledge of Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out inspections on light vehicle using prescribed methods
    5

    Knowledge of Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Suspension Dampers and Springs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when inspecting and replacing light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
    • Understand the different types of suspension dampers and springs
    • Understand how to inspect, test and replace suspension dampers and springs
    6

    Knowledge of Inspection, Repair and Replacement of High Performance Light Vehicle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand high performance light vehicle wheel and tyre construction, legislation and special workplace procedures
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when working with high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Understand the materials used in the repair of high performance light vehicle tyres
    • Understand how to inspect, remove, repair and replace high performance light vehicle tyres
    7

    Knowledge of Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Motorcycle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand motorcycle tyre construction, legislation and special workplace procedures
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when working with motorcycle tyres
    • Understand the materials used in the repair of motorcycle tyres
    • Understand how to inspect, remove, repair and replace motorcycle tyres
    8

    Knowledge of Inspection, Testing and Replacement of Vehicle Batteries and Related Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the tools and equipment used when inspecting, testing and replacing vehicle batteries
    • Understand the different types of vehicle battery and charging system
    • Understand how to inspect, test and replace light vehicle batteries
    9

    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
    10

    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
    11

    Knowledge of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how light vehicle clutch systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle manual gearbox systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle driveline systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test transmission and driveline units and components
    12

    Knowledge of Locating and Correcting Simple Electrical Faults in the Automotive Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of electrical testing equipment and measurements taken
    • Understand how to carry out electrical testing techniques
    13

    Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand how to select
    • use and care for hand tools and measuring devices in the automotive environment
    • understand how to prepare and use common workshop equipment
    • understand how to select materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components
    • understand how to apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components
    14

    Knowledge of Minor Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panel Repairs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of selection and use of appropriate tools and equipment in minor repairs on motor vehicle exterior body panels
    • Understand material types and properties used in minor repairs on motor vehicle exterior body panels
    • Understand how to carry out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
    15

    Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Adhesive Bonding Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
    • Understand how to select, check
    • use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
    • Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
    16

    Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas _MAG_ Welding Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
    • Understand how to select, check
    • use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
    • Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
    17

    Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
    • Understand how to select, check
    • use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment used in motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
    • Understand how to carry out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
    18

    Knowledge of Motorcycle Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how motorcycle engine fuel systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle engine ignition systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle engine air supply and exhaust systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test fuel, ignition, air and exhaust systems, units and components
    19

    Knowledge of Motorcycle Internal Engine Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how the main motorcycle engine mechanical systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle engine Lubrication systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle engine cooling systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle clutch and transmission systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test power train systems, units and components
    20

    Knowledge of Motorcycle Preparation and Inspection

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out preparation activities and inspections of motorcycles
    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 Electrical Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out the removal and fitting of electrical components
    • Understand how electrical systems operate
    23

    Knowledge of Removing and Fitting Motor Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components to Vehicles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out removal and fitting of motor vehicle mechanical electrical and trim (MET) components
    24

    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
    25

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand material types and properties used in removing and replacing exterior vehicle panels
    • Understand how to carry out removal and replacing of fixed and non-permanently fixed exterior vehicle body panels including fixed panels
    26

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how light vehicle steering and suspension systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle braking systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle wheel and tyres systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle chassis units and components
    27

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand light vehicle electrical and electronic principles
    • Understand how light vehicle batteries, starting and charging systems operate
    • Understand how light vehicle auxiliary electrical systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test light vehicle electrical systems and components
    28

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorcycle Chassis Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how motorcycle steering and suspension systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle braking systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle wheel and tyres systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test chassis units, parts, and components
    29

    Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Motorcycle Electrical Units and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand motorcycle electrical and electronic principles
    • Understand how motorcycle batteries, starting and charging systems operate
    • Understand how motorcycle auxiliary electrical systems operate
    • Understand how to check, replace and test electrical and electronic systems, units and components
    30

    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
    31

    Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out routine light vehicle maintenance
    • Understand the importance of carrying out light vehicle maintenance
    32

    Knowledge of Routine Motorcycle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carry out routine motorcycle maintenance
    • Understand the procedures required to carry out routine motorcycle maintenance
    33

    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.
    34

    Knowledge of Vehicle Colour Matching

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand about colour theory
    • Understand about vehicle paint coatings, ingredients and their application
    • Understand about mixing and matching vehicle paint colours
    35

    Knowledge of Working with Plastic Materials and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to identify plastic body surfaces requiring the application of foundation materials in vehicle refinishing
    • Understand how to prepare plastic body surfaces prior to application of foundation materials
    • Understand how to mix and apply foundation materials onto plastics in vehicle refinishing
    36

    Skills in A Motor Vehicle Body Adhesive Bonding Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out motor vehicle body adhesive bonding operations
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    37

    Skills in Carrying Out Minor Repairs to Motor Vehicle Exterior Body Panels

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior 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 minor repairs to motor vehicle exterior body panels
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    38

    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
    39

    Skills in Inspecting Light Vehicles using Prescribed Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle inspections using prescribed methods
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out light vehicle inspections using prescribed methods
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    40

    Skills in Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Suspension Dampers and Springs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect and test light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
    • Be able to remove and replace light vehicle suspension dampers and springs
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    41

    Skills in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Motorcycle Tyres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement activities
    • be able to inspect motorcycle tyres
    • Be able to repair and replace motorcycle tyres and tubes
    • Be able to balance wheels and tyres as part of final checks on motorcycles
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    42

    Skills in Inspection, Testing and Replacement of Vehicle Batteries and Related Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out testing and replacement activities
    • Be able to inspect and test batteries and components
    • Be able to remove and replace batteries and components
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    43

    Skills in Locating and Correcting Simple Electrical Faults in the Automotive Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out electrical testing techniques and rectification 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 electrical testing techniques and rectification activities
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    44

    Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to select
    • maintain and use and hand tools and measuring devices in the automotive environment
    • be able to prepare and use common workshop equipment
    • be able to select materials when fabricating, modifying and repairing vehicles and fitting components
    • be able to apply automotive engineering, fabrication and fitting principles when modifying and repairing vehicles and components
    45

    Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Metal Active Gas _MAG_ Welding Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out motor vehicle body MAG welding operations
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    46

    Skills in Motor Vehicle Body Resistance Spot Welding Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out motor vehicle body resistance spot welding operations
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    47

    Skills in Motorcycle Internal Engine Systems

    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 motorcycle electrical units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    48

    Skills in Motorcycle Preparation and Inspection

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out motorcycle preparation activities and inspections
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out preparation activities and inspections of motorcycles
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment to carry out preparation activities and inspections of motorcycles
    • Be able to carry out the preparation activities and inspections of motorcycles
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    49

    Skills in Removing and Fitting Electrical Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out the removal and fitting of electrical vehicle components
    • 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 removal and fitting of electrical vehicle components
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    50

    Skills in Removing and Fitting Motor Mechanical, Electrical and Trim _MET_ Components to Vehicles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and fitting of MET components 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 removal and fitting of MET components
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    51

    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
    52

    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
    53

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Exterior Motor Vehicle Body Panels Including Permanently Fixed Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out removal and replacement of exterior vehicle panels including permanently fixed 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 exterior vehicle panels including permanently fixed panels
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    54

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis 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 chassis units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    55

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Driveline 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 transmission and driveline units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    56

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical 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 electrical units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    57

    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
    58

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Motorcycle Chassis 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
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    59

    Skills in Removing and Replacing Motorcycle Electrical 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 motorcycle electrical units and components.
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    60

    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
    61

    Skills in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out light vehicle routine maintenance
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out light vehicle routine maintenance
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    62

    Skills in Routine Motorcycle Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out motorcycle routine maintenance
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out motorcycle routine maintenance
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    63

    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
    64

    Skills in Vehicle Colour Matching

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out vehicle mixing and matching
    • Be able to use relevant information to carry out the task
    • Be able to use appropriate tools and equipment
    • Be able to carry out vehicle mixing and matching activities
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    65

    Skills in Working with Plastic Materials and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to work safely when carrying out preparation and application of foundation materials to plastics used in vehicle refinishing
    • 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 plastics used in vehicle refinishing
    • Be able to record information and make suitable recommendations
    66

    Skills to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to obtain relevant information from the customer
    • be able to provide relevant information to the customer
    • be able to agree work undertaken with the customer
    • be able to ensure recording systems are implemented correctly

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/2957/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2011