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ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Automotive Engineering

A two-year, 240-credit diploma developing advanced automotive engineering knowledge, practical competence, and problem-solving skills across vehicle systems, diagnostics, manufacturing, sustainabil...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 5
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Course features

This official ICTQual AB qualification is a two-year, 240-credit diploma comprising 24 mandatory units and assessed through competence-based methods designed to develop technical knowledge, practical ability, and progression readiness.

  • 240 credits completed over 2 years

  • 24 mandatory units across foundation and advanced study

  • Pass / Fail grading structure

  • Competency evaluation through coursework, assignments, and verifiable experience

  • Internal assessment and verification at Approved Training Centres

  • External quality assurance by ICTQual AB verifiers

About course

The ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Automotive Engineering is designed to build advanced technical expertise and problem-solving ability for learners preparing for modern automotive careers. The qualification combines theoretical study with practical learning across vehicle design, automotive electronics, powertrain systems, diagnostics, and manufacturing processes.

  • Develop advanced knowledge of modern automotive engineering systems

  • Build practical understanding of diagnostics, design, and manufacturing

  • Explore electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicle technologies

  • Strengthen analytical, technical, and project management skills

  • Prepare for employment in design, testing, quality, and maintenance roles

  • Create a strong foundation for further academic and professional progression

What you will learn

The official learning outcomes cover core engineering knowledge, modern vehicle technologies, diagnostic practice, sustainability, compliance, and applied project work across the automotive sector.

  • Understand the history, structure, and evolution of the automotive industry

  • Explain the functioning of engines, transmissions, and drivetrain systems

  • Diagnose common electrical and electronic issues in vehicle systems

  • Apply mathematics, thermodynamics, fluid power, and control principles to automotive applications

  • Evaluate sustainability, environmental compliance, and advanced manufacturing in automotive engineering

  • Plan projects, test vehicle systems, and develop innovative automotive solutions

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners who want to progress into advanced automotive engineering study or strengthen their technical capability for modern vehicle technologies and engineering practice.

  • Learners with a Level 4 qualification in a related engineering field

  • Aspiring automotive engineers seeking advanced technical knowledge

  • Technicians wanting to upskill in diagnostics and vehicle systems

  • Individuals interested in hybrid, electric, and autonomous vehicle technologies

  • School leavers or progressing learners preparing for engineering careers

  • Industry practitioners seeking formal recognition and structured progression

Course requirements

ICTQual AB sets entry expectations to ensure learners can successfully engage with the technical and academic demands of the qualification.

  • A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in a related field such as automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar technical discipline

  • Proficiency in English, minimum age of 16, a solid understanding of mathematics and physics, and recommended basic knowledge of automotive systems and tools

Assessments

This qualification is competence-based and assessed through centre-led internal assessment, internal quality assurance, and external quality assurance by ICTQual AB.

  • Coursework and assignments aligned to unit learning outcomes

  • Portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence across units

  • Observation reports, projects, professional discussions, witness testimonies, candidate-produced work, and worksheets

  • Verification through internal assessment and ICTQual AB external quality assurance

Progression

This diploma supports progression into higher-level study and a wide range of technical and professional automotive roles in local and international markets.

  • Progress to Level 6 diplomas or advanced certifications in specialist automotive areas

  • Enter roles such as Automotive Engineer, Vehicle Diagnostics Specialist, or Electric Vehicle Technician

  • Progress into Quality Assurance Engineer or automotive project leadership pathways

  • Explore wider opportunities in international automotive markets and related engineering sectors

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