Automotive Need to Know March 2013 v1 - City & Guilds

For the attention of the<br />

<strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> audience<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

Qualification<br />

Levels Entry level 3, 1, 2, 3, 4<br />

Numbers<br />

<strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> maintenance and repair,<br />

body and paint<br />

3902, 4101, 4270, 4271, 4290, 4291, 4310, 4311,<br />

4390, 4391, 4121<br />

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London<br />

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www.cityandguilds.com<br />

This news article contains the following information:<br />

• e-volve assessment reviews for QCF <strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> qualifications (4270-<br />

4391)<br />

• Extension of our entry level 3 and level 1 qualifications<br />

• Test your knowledge with our new Apps for the level 2 light vehicle<br />

maintenance and repair qualifications<br />

• Unit route for 4270 light vehicle maintenance and repair competence<br />

• New version of ERR workbook<br />

• New level 3 VCQ for Vehicle Damage Assessors<br />

• Next network events<br />

News<br />

e-volve assessment reviews for QCF <strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> qualifications (4270-<br />

4391)<br />

As part of the review of the e-volve assessments for the <strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong><br />

qualifications (4270-4391) we have now completed the re-grading of past<br />

candidates <strong>to</strong> ensure they have not been disadvantaged as advised in the<br />

January edition. Centres will receive notification by the end of <strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />

where a change <strong>to</strong> a candidate’s grade is applicable. The Walled Garden will<br />

be updated and certificates issued as required.<br />

The continued review of the <strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> e-volve banks has been well received<br />

by those centres able <strong>to</strong> attend the review sessions held at <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Guilds</strong> and<br />

we thank them for their time and support.<br />

The review sessions highlighted the importance of centres teaching <strong>to</strong> the<br />

assessment criteria of the unit and using the ‘Supporting information’ as an<br />

additional support only.<br />

Every effort has been made <strong>to</strong> ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at time of going <strong>to</strong> press.<br />

However, <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Guilds</strong> products and services are subject <strong>to</strong> continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved <strong>to</strong> change<br />

Products and services from time <strong>to</strong> time. <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Guilds</strong> cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this<br />

publication. <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Guilds</strong> is a registered charity established <strong>to</strong> promote education and training.

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Qualification News continued<br />

Extension of our entry level 3 and level 1 qualifications<br />

The following qualifications have been extended by Ofqual and their last<br />

registration date is now 31 December 2014:<br />

3902-01 Entry Level 3 in Vehicle Systems Maintenance<br />

(501/1354/9,501/0610/7, 500/8514/1)<br />

3902-02 Entry Level 3 in Vehicle Body and Paint Maintenance (501/1105/X,<br />

501/0831/1)<br />

3902-03 Entry Level 3 in General Vehicle Maintenance (501/1356/2)<br />

3902-11 Level 1 in Vehicle Systems Maintenance (501/2222/8,501/1550/9,<br />

500/8862/2)<br />

4290-11 Level 1 in Vehicle Maintenance (501/1230/2, 501/1010/X)<br />

4291-11 Level 1 Diploma in Accident Repair Body (501/1104/8)<br />

4291-21 Level 1 Diploma in Accident Repair Paint (501/1107/3)<br />

Our Walled Garden has been updated accordingly.<br />

Unit route for 4270 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence<br />

We have built a unit route for 4270, giving you and your learners increased<br />

flexibility in terms of programme delivery and qualification achievement.<br />

The unit route number is: 4270-90.<br />

More unit routes coming soon.<br />

New version of the ERR workbook<br />

A new version of the ERR workbook has been developed by the SSC <strong>to</strong> reflect<br />

changes in the minimum wage, the new IMI website (links have been<br />

updated), the change in maternity pay and some other minor formatting. The<br />

hyperlinks on the final page for the ‘sources of information’ have also been<br />

updated as a couple of them have changed/moved. This new version (version<br />

3) is available at:<br />

http://www.cityandguilds.com/Courses-and-Qualifications/transportmaintenance/au<strong>to</strong>motive/9420-au<strong>to</strong>motive-apprenticeships/level-2<br />

New level 3 VCQ for Vehicle Damage Assessors<br />

We are pleased <strong>to</strong> announce that the following qualification is now open for<br />

registrations:<br />

4271-43 <strong>City</strong> & <strong>Guilds</strong> level 3 VCQ for Vehicle Damage Assessors (QCF) -<br />

(QAN): 600/6443/2<br />

This is a level 3 competence based qualification that would allow vehicle<br />

damage assessors <strong>to</strong> prove competence and meet PAS125 requirements.<br />

For more information, handbook and assessment pack, please visit<br />

www.cityandguilds.com<br />

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Qualification News continued<br />

Next network events<br />

These free full day <strong>Au<strong>to</strong>motive</strong> Briefing events are aimed at centres delivering,<br />

or interested in delivering, our au<strong>to</strong>motive qualifications. We will brief you on<br />

any updates in current and new qualifications and learning support materials<br />

which are under development.<br />

There will be an open forum on current issues with apprenticeship frameworks,<br />

learner's progression and employability.<br />

In addition, you will have the opportunity <strong>to</strong> participate in workshops where we<br />

will go through examples of course planning with the purpose of understanding<br />

how <strong>to</strong> make the best out of the new funding proposals for <strong>2013</strong>-14.<br />

The event will conclude with 'have a go' activities for the delegates on our new<br />

Apps as well as a session on Smartscreen, including additional learning<br />

support materials, both publications and digital.<br />

Wakefield 22 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong> 10.00 - 16.00 AUTO220313WF<br />

St Ives 26 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong> 10.00 - 16.00 AUTO260313SI<br />

Stare<strong>to</strong>n 28 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2013</strong> 10.00 - 16.00 AUTO280313ST<br />

Belfast 17 April <strong>2013</strong> 10.00 - 16.00 AUTO170413BE<br />

London 18 April <strong>2013</strong> 10.00 - 16.00 AUTO180413LO<br />

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