City & Guilds Limited · RQF Level 3
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Competence
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits93
- Guided learning662 hours
- Units in this qualification36
Awarded by City & Guilds Limited · on the Ofqual register
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Transport Maintenance, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.
These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Competency in Processing Orders for Non-Stock Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Agree orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts with the customer, confirming requirements and providing accurate information.
- Place orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts on behalf of the customer, following organisational procedures and supplier guidelines.
- Monitor progress on orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts, tracking delivery times and communicating updates to the customer.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts, ensuring traceability and accountability.
Competency in Communicating Information Electronically Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Send electronic messages on behalf of customers, adhering to organisational procedures.
- Use available checking facilities to ensure accuracy and clarity when sending electronic messages.
- Save electronic messages on an IT system, following data protection guidelines and organisational policies.
- Receive electronic messages promptly and efficiently.
- Access information from a remote system on behalf of a customer, maintaining data security and confidentiality.
Competency in Customer Service Improvements Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use customer feedback to identify potential areas for improvement in customer service within a vehicle parts environment.
- Implement changes in customer service procedures or practices to address identified areas for improvement.
- Assist with the evaluation of the impact of changes implemented in customer service, using relevant metrics and feedback.
Competency in Delivering Motor Vehicle Parts To CustomersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for the delivery of motor vehicle parts, including checking delivery notes and ensuring the correct parts are available.
- Load a motor vehicle parts delivery vehicle safely and securely, following manual handling guidelines and load securing procedures.
- Deliver motor vehicle parts to customers in a timely and professional manner, adhering to delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Deal with records and reports following the delivery of motor vehicle parts, including obtaining signatures and completing delivery documentation.
Competency in Entering and Finding Data Using Information Technology Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Enter data accurately and efficiently into an IT system used within a vehicle parts environment.
- Use available checking facilities to ensure data accuracy and validity during entry.
- Save data securely and appropriately on an IT system, following organisational procedures.
- Find data effectively and efficiently on an IT system, using appropriate search techniques.
- Meet customer needs effectively when entering and finding data, providing a professional service.
Competency in Giving a Positive Impression to Vehicle Parts CustomersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Establish a good rapport with vehicle parts customers, using effective communication skills and demonstrating a professional manner.
- Respond appropriately to vehicle parts’ customers, addressing their queries and concerns in a timely and helpful manner.
- Provide vehicle parts customers with the information they need, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Competency in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Apply correct personal protective equipment (PPE) within the automotive environment.
- Apply correct vehicle protection methods within the automotive environment.
- Implement effective housekeeping practices in the automotive environment.
- Recognise potential dangers in the automotive workplace.
- Deal with dangers effectively to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conduct themselves responsibly in the automotive workplace.
Competency in Identifying and Reporting Security Risks within a Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Follow established security procedures within a vehicle parts environment.
- Identify security risks promptly when they occur in the workplace.
- Deal effectively with security risks and incidents, taking appropriate action.
- Complete accurate and comprehensive reports of security incidents, adhering to organisational guidelines.
Competency in Making Learning Possible through Demonstrations and InstructionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate skills and methods effectively to learners, ensuring clear understanding and replication of techniques.
- Instruct learners in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, facilitating their learning and development.
Competency in Maximising Product Sales In A Vehicle Parts OperationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of possible activities to maximise motor vehicle parts sales, considering market trends and customer needs.
- Implement activities designed to maximise motor vehicle parts sales, monitoring their effectiveness and making adjustments as necessary.
- Report on the outcomes of activities implemented to maximise product sales, evaluating their impact on sales figures and profitability.
Competency in Monitoring And Solving Customer Service Problems Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Solve immediate customer service problems effectively and efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Identify repeat customer service problems and evaluate options to solve them, considering the root causes and potential solutions.
- Take action to avoid repeat customer service problems, implementing preventative measures and improving customer service processes.
Competency in Participating In Motor Vehicle Parts Stocktaking ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for a motor vehicle parts stocktake, ensuring all necessary resources and documentation are available.
- Undertake a motor vehicle parts stocktake accurately and efficiently, following established procedures.
- Report on the findings of a motor vehicle parts stocktake, highlighting any discrepancies or issues identified.
Competency in Processing Payment Transactions Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately calculate prices for motor vehicle parts, including any applicable taxes or discounts
- Process payments for motor vehicle parts efficiently and accurately using various payment methods
- Provide an appropriate level of customer service when processing payments, addressing customer queries and resolving issues effectively
Competency in Processing Returned Goods And Materials In A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assist customers who wish to return goods and materials, following organisational procedures and providing excellent customer service.
- Provide customers with replacement goods and materials, ensuring they meet the customer's requirements and are of satisfactory quality.
- Ensure customers receive refunds promptly and accurately, adhering to organisational policies and legal requirements.
- Deal with returned goods and materials appropriately, following organisational procedures for inspection, storage, and disposal.
Competency in Receiving and Storing Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare to receive and store motor vehicle parts, ensuring the work area is safe and organised.
- Receive motor vehicle parts, checking for damage and verifying against delivery documentation.
- Store motor vehicle parts after receiving them, using appropriate storage methods to prevent damage and ensure easy retrieval.
- Maintain accurate records relating to receiving and storing motor vehicle parts, using the designated system.
Competency in Selecting and Issuing Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately identify motor vehicle parts to meet specific customer requirements, using catalogues, databases or other resources
- Efficiently locate motor vehicle parts within the stockroom or warehouse to meet customer requirements
- Report accurately on stock levels and condition, identifying any discrepancies or potential issues
- Issue motor vehicle parts to the customer, ensuring correct parts are provided and all necessary documentation is completed
Competency in Stock Control Within A Vehicle Parts OperationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse stock and lost sales records to identify trends and patterns in demand for motor vehicle parts.
- Purchase new motor vehicle parts based on stock analysis and sales forecasts, ensuring adequate inventory levels.
- Progress chase outstanding orders for motor vehicle parts, ensuring timely delivery and minimising delays.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records for motor vehicle parts, documenting all transactions and supplier information.
Competency in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Work effectively within the organisational structure of the automotive work environment, understanding roles and responsibilities.
- Obtain and use information effectively in order to support their job role within the automotive work environment.
- Communicate with and support colleagues and customers effectively within the automotive work environment, demonstrating professionalism and customer service skills.
- Develop and keep good working relationships in the automotive work environment, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
Knowledge of Communicating Information Electronically Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know relevant aspects of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relating to electronic communication in a vehicle parts environment
- Understand how to comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to messaging and information systems, ensuring data protection and confidentiality
- Understand how to send electronic messages accurately and professionally on behalf of customers, following organisational guidelines
- Understand how to use available checking facilities, such as spell checkers and grammar checkers, to ensure accuracy and clarity in electronic communications
- Understand how to receive electronic messages on behalf of customers, ensuring timely and appropriate responses
- Understand how to access information from a remote system on behalf of a customer, following security protocols and data protection guidelines
Knowledge of Customer Service Improvements Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to providing customer service in a vehicle parts environment.
- Understand the organisational context for working with vehicle parts customers, including the organisation's policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Understand how to make improvements to customer service within a vehicle parts environment, considering customer feedback and organisational objectives.
Knowledge of Delivering Motor Vehicle Parts To CustomersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the safe and compliant delivery of motor vehicle parts.
- Understand organisational requirements relating to the delivery of motor vehicle parts, including relevant policies and procedures.
- Load motor vehicle parts safely and securely for transport, taking into account weight distribution and potential damage.
- Understand the principles to observe when loading motor vehicle parts for delivery, including handling fragile items and securing loads.
- Plan routes for the efficient and timely delivery of motor vehicle parts, considering factors such as traffic, distance, and delivery schedules.
Knowledge of Entering and Finding Data Using Information Technology Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know relevant aspects of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relating to data handling within a vehicle parts environment.
- Understand how to comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to the entry and retrieval of data, ensuring data security and confidentiality.
- Understand how to enter data into an IT system accurately and efficiently.
- Understand how to use available checking and help facilities to ensure data accuracy and resolve any issues.
- Understand how to find information on an IT system quickly and effectively.
- Understand how to meet customer needs when entering and finding data on an IT system, providing excellent customer service.
Knowledge of Giving a Positive Impression to Vehicle Parts CustomersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements, regulations and codes of practice relevant to providing customer service in a vehicle parts environment
- Understand the organisational context for working with vehicle parts customers, including policies, procedures and service standards
- Understand how to interact effectively with vehicle parts’ customers, demonstrating professionalism, empathy and effective communication skills
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used within the automotive environment
- Understand the correct vehicle protective equipment to be used within the automotive environment
- Understand effective housekeeping practices to maintain a safe and organised automotive environment
- Understand key health and safety requirements relevant to working in the automotive environment
- Understand the identification of hazards relevant to the automotive environment
- Understand the potential risks associated with hazards in the automotive environment
- Understand personal responsibilities for health and safety in the automotive environment
Knowledge of Identifying and Reporting Security Risks within a Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements and regulations that cover security in the workplace, including data protection and health and safety.
- Understand own company policy in regard to security, including reporting procedures and emergency protocols.
- Know the types of security risks that may occur in a vehicle parts environment, such as theft, vandalism, and unauthorised access.
Knowledge of Maximising Product Sales In A Vehicle Parts OperationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to selling motor vehicle parts.
- Understand how to identify opportunities to maximise motor vehicle parts sales through various strategies and techniques.
- Understand how to implement activities designed to maximise the sales of motor vehicle parts, such as promotions, upselling, and cross-selling.
- Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of activities implemented to maximise the sales of motor vehicle parts, using sales data and customer feedback.
Knowledge of Monitoring And Solving Customer Service Problems Within A Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to providing customer service for vehicle parts.
- Understand the organisational context for working with vehicle parts customers, including internal procedures and reporting lines.
- Understand how to solve customer service problems effectively and efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction and resolving complaints.
Knowledge of Participating In Motor Vehicle Parts Stocktaking ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance and frequency of stocktakes of motor vehicle parts, recognising their role in inventory management.
- Understand stock inventories of motor vehicle parts, including different types of parts and their storage requirements.
- Understand how to prepare for a stocktake of motor vehicle parts, ensuring all necessary resources are available.
- Understand how to plan for contingencies during stocktaking, anticipating potential problems and developing solutions.
- Understand how to carry out a stocktake accurately and efficiently, following established procedures.
- Understand how to report on a stocktake, highlighting any discrepancies or issues identified.
Knowledge of Processing Orders for Non-Stock Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the organisational systems and procedures relevant to ordering non-stock motor vehicle parts.
- Place orders accurately and efficiently for non-stock vehicle parts, using appropriate ordering systems.
- Communicate effectively with customers when placing orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts, ensuring their needs are met.
- Progress chase orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts, keeping customers informed of order status.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts.
Knowledge of Processing Payment Transactions Within A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the processing of payment transactions within a vehicle parts environment
- Understand organisational requirements relating to the processing of payment transactions within a vehicle parts environment
- Understand how to deal with customers in a professional and appropriate manner when processing payments for vehicle parts
- Accurately calculate prices for motor vehicle parts, including any applicable taxes or discounts
- Correctly process payments for motor vehicle parts using various payment methods
Knowledge of Processing Returned Goods And Materials In A Vehicle Parts EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand legal and regulatory requirements relating to the return of goods and materials in a vehicle parts environment.
- Understand how to process returns of goods and materials according to organisational procedures.
- Understand how to process replacements and refunds for goods and materials, adhering to company policy and customer service standards.
- Understand how to process returned goods and materials, including inspection, storage, and disposal methods.
Knowledge of Receiving and Storing Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements and regulations that govern the receiving and storing of motor vehicle parts.
- Understand the organisational systems and procedures relevant to the efficient receiving and storing of motor vehicle parts.
- Understand the importance of receiving and storing vehicle parts correctly to maintain quality and prevent damage.
- Store motor vehicle parts appropriately after receiving them, considering factors such as environmental conditions and part characteristics.
Knowledge of Selecting and Issuing Motor Vehicle PartsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the legal requirements and regulations that govern the handling and issuing of motor vehicle parts.
- Understand the terminology, systems, and procedures used in relation to motor vehicle parts management.
- Know the different vehicle systems and the typical location of parts within those systems.
- Accurately identify motor vehicle parts to precisely match customer requirements and specifications.
- Handle motor vehicle parts safely and correctly, minimising the risk of damage or injury.
Knowledge of Stock Control Within A Vehicle Parts OperationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to identify the need to order new motor vehicle parts based on stock levels and demand.
- Understand how to identify suitable suppliers for new motor vehicle parts, considering factors such as price, quality, and delivery times.
- Understand how to purchase new motor vehicle parts, following organisational procedures and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Understand how to monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery times, quality of parts, and adherence to agreed terms.
Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key organisational structures within the automotive work environment
- Understand key organisational functions within the automotive work environment
- Understand key organisational roles within the automotive work environment
- Understand the importance of obtaining information to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- Understand the importance of interpreting information to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- Understand the importance of using information to support their job role within the automotive work environment
- Understand the importance of different types of communication within the automotive work environment
- Understand communication requirements when carrying out vehicle repairs in the automotive work environment
- Understand how to develop good working relationships with colleagues in the automotive workplace
- Understand how to develop good working relationships with customers in the automotive workplace
Knowledge of how to Make Learning Possible through Demonstrations and InstructionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the nature and role of demonstrations in facilitating learning
- Understand the nature and role of instruction in facilitating learning
- Understand the principles and concepts underpinning effective demonstration techniques
- Understand the principles and concepts underpinning effective instruction techniques
- Understand the external factors that can influence human resource development within an organisation
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
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Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Collect and process payments
- Communicate information electronically within a vehicle parts environment
- Correctly select and issue motor vehicle parts
- Deliver motor vehicle parts to customers
- Develop customer relationships within a vehicle parts environment
- Enter and find data using information technology within a vehicle parts environment
- Follow procedures and identify and report security risks within a vehicle parts environment
- Follow procedures and identity and report security risks within a vehicle parts environment
Where this can lead
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit equips learners with the skills to agree customer orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts, place orders with suppliers, monitor order progress, and maintain accurate records. Learners will ensure efficient processing of non-stock parts orders.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Competence
36 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.
- Competency in Processing Orders for Non-Stock Motor Vehicle Parts
- Competency in Communicating Information Electronically Within A Vehicle Parts Environment
- Competency in Customer Service Improvements Within A Vehicle Parts Environment
- Competency in Delivering Motor Vehicle Parts To Customers
- Competency in Entering and Finding Data Using Information Technology Within A Vehicle Parts Environment
- Competency in Giving a Positive Impression to Vehicle Parts Customers
and 30 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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