Qualification Details

Level 3 Diploma in Body Building Principles

Qual Ref: 600/0175/6

This is a level 3 qualification which provides essential knowledge and skills for body builders working on a wide range of vehicle types in specialist body building businesses.

The learning programme involves learners studying theory and practical aspects, including the following:

· setting out and assembling body parts and components
· fabricating body panels and components
· MAG welding techniques
· Pre and post work inspections
· and optional unit choices of installing ancillary units and components, and further thermal joining techniques

Learners also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.

This qualification also forms the knowledge component (technical certificate) of the IMI SSC Accident Repair Advanced Apprenticeship framework (for Body Building). When an apprentice has achieved a Level 3 Apprenticeship, they can then choose to broaden their education and training in other ways from this firm base.

The assessment of this VRQ is made up of 3 components:
a.  IMI Awards set Practical Tasks
b.  IMI Awards set Online Testing
c.  IMI Awards set Written Assignment (Coursework)

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