RECOGNITION LIST

MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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over 130 years of experience in designing
qualifications and skills development
solutions for governments and industries.
Since 1878, millions of learners have used
our qualifications to enhance their skills
and today millions more are studying to
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We operate in over 80 countries and have
developed a dedicated international
portfolio which covers a wide range of
subject areas, including motor vehicle
engineering and vehicle maintenance and
repair.
Our qualifications offer great progression
opportunities and are widely accepted by
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benchmark for workplace excellence.
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Organisations featured in this document only Key
are some of the many prestigious institutions
Recognised levels (if applicable)
and employers that recognise the following
International Vocational Qualifications (IVQs), IVQ Certificate (3905)
as shown in their individual statement:
IVQ Technician Certificate/
IVQ Diploma (3905)
Motor Vehicle Engineering (3905)
IVQ Technician Diploma/
• Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
IVQ Advanced Diploma (3905)
• Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Motor Vehicle Systems
IVQ Advanced Technician
• Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Diploma (3905)
Techniques
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate (4101)
• Level 2 IVQ Technician Certificate in Motor Vehicle
Systems IVQ (Specialist) Diploma (4101)
• Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Motor Vehicle
Systems
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced Diploma (4101)
• Level 3 IVQ Advanced Technician Diploma in
Diagnostic Techniques
• Level 5 IVQ Advanced Technician Diploma in
Motor Vehicle Engineering How employers view City & Guilds
• Level 5 IVQ Advanced Technician Diploma in international qualifications
Motor Vehicle Management
Having a City & Guilds qualification
enhances one’s career prospects
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (4101)
• Level 1 IVQ (Specialist) Certificate in Vehicle
City & Guilds qualifications are an excellent
recruitment benchmark for the industry
Maintenance and Repair
• Level 1 IVQ (Specialist) Certificate in Vehicle City & Guilds qualifications are an excellent
Maintenance and Repair (Vehicle Valeting) training solution for employers
• Level 2 IVQ (Specialist) Diploma in Vehicle Outstanding learners for a relevant City & Guilds
Maintenance and Repair qualification will be considered for a placement
• Level 3 IVQ (Specialist) Advanced Diploma in
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Applications are welcome from City & Guilds
graduates seeking work within the sector
Priority will be given to applicants with a
City & Guilds qualification when recruiting
Illustrations used throughout this publication are representative of the people and industries City & Guilds help and
support. Persons shown may be unrelated to the statements or endorsments on the same or adjoining pages.
Recognitions featured in this section
are examples of how City & Guilds
IVQs in Motor Vehicle Engineering
and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
are recognised within national
qualifications frameworks or
accepted by government agencies
and other regulatory authorities.

GOVERNMENT Motor Vehicle Engineering

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 GOVERNMENT RECOGNITIONS
England

Office of the Qualifications and

Examinations Regulator (Ofqual)
www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

Key The IVQs in Motor Vehicle Engineering and the Accredited CG no. Qual. no. Accredited CG no. Qual. no.
Recognised levels IVQs in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair are qualification title qualification title
(if applicable) accredited on the National Qualifications
Framework of England, Wales and Northern
IVQ Certificate Ireland (NQF). Level 3 IVQ Level 1 IVQ
IVQ Technician Certificate/
Advanced Diploma in Certificate in Vehicle
IVQ Diploma
The level in the qualification title shows the NQF Diagnostic Maintenance and
IVQ Technician Diploma/
level that each qualification is accredited at. Techniques Repair 4101-71 500/5758/3
IVQ Advanced Diploma
The qualification number is the qualification - Light Vehicles 3905-05 500/5981/6
IVQ Advanced Technician
Diploma accreditation number. - Heavy Vehicles 3905-06 500/5981/6
Level 1 IVQ
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate Accredited CG no. Qual. no. Certificate in
qualification title VehicleMaintenance
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma Level 5 IVQ
Advanced Technician andRepair (Vehicle
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma Diploma in Diagnostic Valeting) 4101-72 500/5758/3
Level 1 IVQ
Certificate in Motor Techniques
Vehicle Systems 3905-01 500/5966/X - Light Vehicles 3905-07 500/5996/8 Level 1 IVQ
- Heavy Vehicles 3905-08 500/5996/8 Specialist
Level 2 IVQ Certificate in Vehicle
Technician Certificate Maintenance and
Level 5 IVQ
in Motor Vehicle Repair 4101-71 500/5757/1
Advanced Technician
Systems 3905-02 500/5967/1 Diploma in Motor
Vehicle Engineering Level 1 IVQ
Level 2 IVQ - Light Vehicles 3905-09 500/5982/8 Specialist Certificate
Diploma in Motor - Heavy Vehicles 3905-10 500/5982/8 in VehicleMaintenance
Vehicle Systems 3905-03 500/5964/6 and Repair (Vehicle
Valeting) 4101-72 500/5757/1
Level 5 IVQ
Level 3 IVQ Advanced Technician
Technician Diploma in Diploma in Motor
Motor Vehicle Vehicle
Motor Vehicle Engineering Systems 3905-04 500/5965/8 - Light Vehicles 3905-11 500/5983/X
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair - Heavy Vehicles 3905-12 500/5983/X

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GOVERNMENT RECOGNITIONS
England (continued)

Office of the Qualifications and

Examinations Regulator (Ofqual)
(continued)

Accredited CG no. Qual. no. Accredited CG no. Qual. no. Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, Key
qualification title qualification title examinations and assessments in England and Recognised levels
of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. (if applicable)

Level 2 IVQ Level 3 IVQ Ofqual approves and distributes the criteria that IVQ Certificate
Diploma in Vehicle Advanced Diploma in qualifications must meet in order to be
IVQ Technician Certificate/
Maintenance and Vehicle Maintenance accredited on the NQF or Framework IVQ Diploma
Repair and Repair Qualifications and check that the qualifications IVQ Technician Diploma/
- Light Vehicle 4101-78 500/6064/8 and the bodies that award them meet these IVQ Advanced Diploma
- Light Vehicle 4101-73 500/5749/2
- Heavy Vehicle 4101-79 500/6064/8 criteria. IVQ Advanced Technician
- Heavy Vehicle 4101-74 500/5749/2 Diploma
- Motorcycle 4101-75 500/5749/2 - Motorcycle 4101-80 500/6064/8
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
- Auto-electrical 4101-76 500/5749/2 - Auto-electrical 4101-81 500/6064/8
- Mobile Electrics and - Air Conditioning and IVQ (Specialist) Diploma

Security 4101-77 500/5749/2 Climate Control 4101-82 500/6064/8 IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma

Level 2 IVQ Level 3 IVQ

Specialist Diploma in Specialist Advanced
Vehicle Maintenance Diploma in Vehicle
and Repair Maintenance and
Repair
- Light Vehicle 4101-73 500/5754/6
- Heavy Vehicle 4101-74 500/5754/6 - Light Vehicle 4101-78 500/5835/6
- Motorcycle 4101-75 500/5754/6 - Heavy Vehicle 4101-79 500/5835/6
- Auto-electrical 4101-76 500/5754/6 - Motorcycle 4101-80 500/5835/6
- Mobile Electrics and - Auto-electrical 4101-81 500/5835/6
Security 4101-77 500/5754/6 - Air Conditioning and 4101-82 500/5835/6
Climate Control

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Key
Recognised levels
(if applicable)
IVQ Certificate
IVQ Technician Certificate/
IVQ Diploma
IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
IVQ Advanced Technician
Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma
Motor Vehicle Engineering
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair
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GOVERNMENT RECOGNITIONS
South Africa
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
www.saqa.org.za
Two levels of the IVQs in Motor Vehicle Systems are registered on the Two levels of the IVQs in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualifications are
South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). registered on theSouth African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Combination of City & Guilds IVQs to Qualification NQF Combination of City & Guilds IVQs to Qualification NQF
achieve NQF registered qualification Title on NQF Level achieve NQF registered qualification Title on NQF Level
Further Education Level 4 Further Education Level 4
Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Motor and Training Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Vehicle and Training
Vehicle Systems (3905-01) Certificate: Motor Maintenance and Repair (4101-71) Certificate: Vehicle
Vehicle Systems Maintenance and
Repair
Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Motor Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Vehicle
Vehicle Systems (3905-03) Maintenance and Repair
- Light Vehicle (4101-73)
NQF status can only be claimed by duly accredited MerSETA training OR
providers. - Heavy Vehicle (4101-74)
OR
- Motorcycle (4101-75)
OR
- Auto Electrical (4101-76)
OR
- Mobile Electronics and Security (4101-77)
NQF status can only be claimed by duly accredited MerSETA training
providers.
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory body
established through an Act of Parliament. SAQA is the custodian of the
South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and oversees the
further development and implementation of the NQF.
‘DIMO Automobile Training
Schools offers students an
unrivalled opportunity to gain the
acclaimed City & Guilds
certification in automobile
engineering.
The School fosters the perfect
environment for budding motor
enthusiast to start off their career
geared with state-of-the-art tools
and equipment from Germany,
including Mercedes-Benz
automobiles for hands-on
training.
The School is the training arm of
DIMO Automobile which acts as
the agent in Sri Lanka for global
brands including Mercedes Benz,
Tata, Chrysler and Jeep.’

DIMO AUTOMOBILE
TRAINING SCHOOL
SRI LANKA

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Key
Recognised levels
(if applicable)
IVQ Certificate
IVQ Technician Certificate/
IVQ Diploma
IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
IVQ Advanced Technician
Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma
Motor Vehicle Engineering
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair
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GOVERNMENT RECOGNITIONS
Trinidad and Tobago
Accreditations Council of Trinidad and
Tobago (ACTT)
www.actt.org.tt
The Advanced Technician
Diploma (3905), Technician Diploma (3905) and
the Advanced Diplomas (3905 and 4101) are
recognised by ACTT as available for delivery in
Trinidad and Tobago by City & Guilds approved
centres that are also registered by ACTT.
ACTT is the governing body for quality
assurance of post-secondary and tertiary
education in Trinidad and Tobago, including
the accreditation and recognition of local and
foreign training institutions, programmes,
awards and awarding bodies.
City & Guilds has been recognised by ACTT as a
foreign awarding body to offer post-secondary
and tertiary qualifications in Trinidad and
Tobago.
Zambia
Technical Education, Vocational and
Entrepreneurship Training Authority
(TEVETA)
www.teveta.org.zm
The IVQs in Motor Vehicle Engineering have
been recognised by TEVETA at the following
levels of the TEVET Qualifications Framework
(TQF):
TQF level 3, Certificate
TQF level 3, Certificate
TQF level 3, Certificate
TQF Level 3, Skills Award
TEVETA is responsible for registering all
technical, entrepreneurial and vocational
training programmes offered in the country, the
providers that offer them and the examinations
these programmes lead to.
Institutions featured in this section
are examples of universities and
colleges which have recognised
appropriate level(s) of the IVQs in
Motor Vehicle Engineering for
admission to the relevant degree or
degree-linked programmes, with the
possibility of exemptions where
applicable, as shown in each
individual entry.
Levels shown indicate the levels
accepted as minimum requirements.
Recognition and successful
completion of the recognised level(s)
do not guarantee admission and each
application will be considered on an
individual basis.
Applicants will need to meet all other
academic and non-academic entry
requirements, including the English
language proficiency set by the
recognising institution.
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EDUCATION Motor Vehicle Engineering

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Key
Recognised levels
(if applicable)
IVQ Certificate
IVQ Technician Certificate/
IVQ Diploma
IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
IVQ Advanced Technician
Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma
Motor Vehicle Engineering
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair
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HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITIONS
United Kingdom
Durham University
www.dur.ac.uk
The University welcomes
applications from holders of a Technician
Diploma or Advanced Technician Diploma.
All such applicants will be treated on an
individual basis, and considered on the merit,
not only for entry itself, but also for any form of
accreditation of prior learning or Advanced
Standing which might be appropriate.
All Engineering programmes require evidence of
performance in Maths to the equivalent of at
least grade B at A level.
Durham University is one of the UK top
universities and the third oldest in England,
behind Cambridge and Oxford. There are
around 15,000 students, including over 3000
international students from more than 120
countries.
Durham is consistently ranked amongst the
leading universities in the world and recognised
for having world-class research in every single
area of assessment across the sciences, social
sciences and humanities. The University’s MBA
programme was ranked at eighth position in the
UK and 53rd in the world, by the Economist.
Entrance requirements are among the highest
in Britain, but the dropout rate of less than 3 per
cent is also among the lowest in any university.
The city is picturesque and students who are
lucky enough to secure a place at the University
live and study in the midst of a world heritage
site. University College, also know as the
‘Castle’, was founded in 1832 and is the oldest
university building in the world.
Durham is a centre of sporting excellence and
has outstanding sport facilities. About 90% of the
students play sport regularly.
Sheffield Hallam University
www.shu.ac.uk
Holders of the Advanced Technician
Diploma will be considered for entry with
advanced standing, that is to the second and
third levels of the appropriate degrees.
Holders of the Technician Diploma will
be considered for entry to the first year of
appropriate degree programmes.
All applications would be considered on an
individual basis and, as with all vocational
qualifications, the University will reserve the
right to request additional qualifications to
ensure that the applicant is appropriately
prepared for the demands of degree level study.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's
largest and most innovative universities, the
biggest provider of health and social care and
teacher training.
Sheffield Hallam has 30,000 students, including
3000 international students from 120 countries.
The University has particularly strong links
across Europe and Asia.
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HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITIONS
United Kingdom (continued)
Sheffield Hallam is one of the UK’s largest
providers of sandwich courses and four-year
degrees which include a paid work placement.
The University has build close relationship with
leading global companies and its partners
include Sony, BP, Cisco, SAP and Microsoft.
Sheffield is one of the country’s most in-demand
student destinations and is only thirty minutes
drive away from the beautiful Peak District
National Park.
China, Macau Jamaica
Macau Institute of Management University of Technology, Jamaica Key
www.mma.org.mo www.utechjamaica.edu.jm Recognised levels
(if applicable)
IVQ Certificate
Holders of an Advanced The University welcomes IVQ Technician Certificate/
Technician Diploma (3905) or Advanced applications from holders of an Advanced IVQ Diploma
Diploma (3905/4101) wishing to pursue further Technician Diploma or Technician Diploma. IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
study with the Macau Institute of Management Each student will be assessed on an individual IVQ Advanced Technician
in the Bachelor of Business Administration basis and given credit for equivalent work Diploma
programme (Chinese BBA) will be given a 40% completed. IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
block exemption.
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma
Further exemptions may be granted, and all The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is
applications will be dealt with on an individual the second largest university in Jamaica, offering IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma
basis. over 100 programmes to 11,000 students.
Macau Institute of Management (MIM) is the
academic arm of the Macau Management
Association, a registered and recognised higher
education institution in Macau.
Established in 1988, the Institute has been
playing a key role in the training of management
executives in Macau. MIM offers a wide range of
academic programmes, leading to qualifications
recognised by the Macau SAR Government.
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Key
Recognised levels
(if applicable)
IVQ Certificate
IVQ Technician Certificate/
IVQ Diploma
IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
IVQ Advanced Technician
Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Certificate
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma
IVQ (Specialist) Advanced
Diploma
Motor Vehicle Engineering
Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair
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HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITIONS
Sri Lanka
Colombo International Nautical &
Engineering College (CINEC)
On behalf of the University of South
Australia (UniSA)
www.cinec.edu
www.unisa.edu.au
The Advanced Technician Diploma will be
accepted as entry qualification for admission to
the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering
(OBIF) programme of the University of South
Australia.
The Technician Diploma will be accepted
as entry qualification admission to the first year
of the Bachelor of Engineering (OBIF)
programme of the University of South Australia.
The Technician Certificate will be
accepted as entry qualification for admission to
the Foundation Programme.
Colombo International Nautical & Engineering
College (CINEC) is Sri Lanka's largest private
higher education institution offering over 175
training programmes to 14,000 students.
The Maleba campus of CINEC manages the
Bachelor of Engineering (OBIF) programme of
the University of South Australia (UniSA).
Students study the first years of the four-year
programme at CINEC and transfer to UniSA for
the next two years. Each programme consists of
two semesters per year of study and the
duration of the semesters is of such that the four
semesters can be completed within 18 months,
saving students time and money.
UniSA is one of the largest, fastest growing and
innovative universities in Australia. The
University is part of the influential Australian
Technology Network (ATN), an alliance of five
prominent universities from each mainland
state, and is ranked among the top 200
universities in the world.
Organisations featured in this section
are examples of leading corporates
and employer associations/groups
which have recognised the IVQs in
Motor Vehicle Engineering and the
IVQs in Vehicle Maintenance and
Repair for their quality and relevance
to the industry.

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How employers view Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhn Toyota Jamaica
City & Guilds international
qualifications (Group) www.tractorsacademy.com www.toyotajamaica.com
www.saicgroup.com
Having a City & Guilds
qualification enhances
one’s career prospects

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qualifications are an
excellent recruitment
benchmark for the
industry
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Sime Darby Industrial Academy, part of Sime Toyota Jamaica Limited (TJAM) is a company
City & Guilds (Group) (SAIC) is one of the top three automotive Darby, offers market-driven technical and with Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan
qualifications are an
excellent training corporations in China, employing 60,000 management training programmes for its staff, having majority share holdings. TJL is the sole
solution for employers workers. The company is mainly engaged in the the public and corporate customers. authorised distributor for Toyota Motor
Outstanding learners manufacturing and sales of passenger and The Academy has been successfully trained Corporation of Japan and Daihatsu Motor
for a relevant City commercial vehicles and components and thousands of Malaysian youths and school Corporation.
& Guilds qualification
will be considered for related services. leavers for employment in various industries in Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is one of the
a placement
SAIC is the leading manufacturer of passenger Malaysia, covering the fields of constructions, world's major producers of passenger cars.
Applications are The company is the world's largest automaker
welcome from City
vehicles in China and was ranked 359 in the infrastructures, quarries, logging, mining, power
& Guilds graduates Fortune Global 500 list in 2009. The company generation and marine. by sales and owns the Lexus and Scion brands.
seeking work within TMC has a majority shareholding stake in
the sector
produces its own branded products as well as Sime Darby is a Malaysia-based multinational
those included in its strategic partnership with company with core businesses in plantation, Daihatsu and Hino Motors, and has also taken
Priority will be given
to applicants with General Motors (Shaghai GM) and with the property, motors, industrial, energy and utilities minority stakes in Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru)
a City & Guilds Volkswagen Group (Shaghai Volkswagen and a growing presence in China and healthcare. and Isuzu Motors.
qualification when
recruiting Automotive). SAIC also holds 10% equity shares The company’s operations span across 20 TMC operates 75 manufacturing companies
of GM Daewoo. countries and is supported by a team of over across 28 countries, markets vehicles in more
The company has established its own 100,000 people worldwide. than 170 countries and has a workforce of
production bases across China and set up Some of the famous brands represented by 320,000 employees.
branches in the US, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan Sime Darby include BMW, Rolls-Royce, MINI,
and Korea. Peugeot, Ford, Land Rover, Hyundai and
Mitsubishi (for passenger cars); Nissan, Renault,
Mack, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso (for trucks and
Motor Vehicle Engineering commercial vehicles) and Caterpillar (for heavy
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Europass Certificate Supplement Key

www.cityandguilds.com/europass Recognised levels
www.uknec.org.uk (if applicable)
europass.cedefop.eu.int
IVQ Certificate

IVQ Technician Certificate/

IVQ Diploma
IVQ Technician Diploma/
IVQ Advanced Diploma
Each level of the IVQs in Motor Vehicle IVQ Advanced Technician
Engineering (3905/8905) and the IVQs in Vehicle Diploma

Maintenance and Repair (4101) is supported by IVQ (Specialist) Certificate

a Europass Certificate Supplement.
IVQ (Specialist) Diploma

IVQ (Specialist) Advanced

The Certificate Supplement helps to ensure that Diploma
qualifications are easily understood across
national systems and makes it easier for learners
to find employment or training opportunities
beyond the borders of their own country.
It provides details on the skills that candidates
are required to demonstrate in order to achieve
a City & Guilds certificate, helps learners to
prepare for job interviews and allows employers
to choose the best candidate to work for their
organisation.
City & Guilds was the first UK awarding body to
launch the Europass Certificate Supplement and
still the only one offering it across its
qualification portfolio.

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