Qualification Details

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Body) (QCF)

Qual Ref: 600/0245/1

This NVQ is a work-based qualification that assesses the skills and knowledge that people in your job need to perform their job role effectively.

It is a motor industry qualification that covers activities that relate to bus and coach service maintenance technicians.
Successful learners will demonstrate a broad working knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in garages and maintenance depots.

The qualification includes the following areas:
· Routine assembly of body components
· Identification of body damage and recommendation of suitable repair techniques
· Rectification of body damage

Other skills that may be required include:
· Using hand tools and equipment for maintenance
· Servicing
· Identification, location and rectification of mechanical faults in bus/coach systems and components
· Identification, location and rectification of electrical faults in bus/coach systems and components
· Thermal joining
· Vehicle inspection
· Preparation and treatment of surfaces and application of paint coats to body panels and components
· Operating IT system in the engineering and maintenance environment

You will demonstrate your skills and knowledge by collecting evidence of your work. This evidence is usually presented in a portfolio (however your approved centre may use an alternative method). Your assessor will advise you on how to generate, collect and present your evidence.

Note:  These NVQs are NOT assessed using IMI Awards set online (knowledge) tests

For further information and advice, please contact an IMI Awards approved centre.