Vehicle sales - level 3 apprenticeship framework

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the automotive retail industry.

If you successfully complete the apprenticeship, you'll be awarded a level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified individual within the automotive retail industry.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in vehicle sales will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete both a competence-based and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship, or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 2
• communication – level 2
• information and communication technology – level 1

However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competency and knowledge qualifications

Apprentices need to complete both the competency-based and the knowledge-based qualifications shown below.

Competence-based qualification:

• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Sales Competence 600/0316/9

Knowledge-based qualification:

• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Sales Principles (VRQ) 600/0176/8

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.

Entry to the level 3 apprenticeship is by progression from the apprenticeshipsni level 2 framework in vehicle sales.

Employers may also apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage.

You may also enter the level 3 apprenticeship, subject to assessment by the training contractor and employer, if you have:

• already gained significant work experience in your occupational area, which could be considered as meeting the requirements of the level 2 vehicle sales framework and can show the capacity to achieve a level 3 standard
• previously achieved a relevant level 2 recognised vocational qualification that is a mandatory requirement of the Level 2 apprenticeshipsni vehicle sales framework

See also the DfE operational requirements.

Duration

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

For this framework, you must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the training contractor/ college to make sure all components of this framework are delivered in line with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework No 361 Issue 8: 03/21) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. 

For more information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch