Important Update for Centres Delivering Qualifications in Wales
Qualifications Wales has confirmed an 11-month extension to a number of qualifications. These changes mean that certain qualifications will remain valid for longer than originally planned.
Learners and centres should check final start dates and certificate end dates, to make sure that registrations and assessment are completed within the valid window. Where a qualification is not extended, any further registrations or assessments will need to follow the standard timelines, or centres may need to switch to an alternative approved qualification. Centres should also monitor upcoming end-dates and plan ahead (e.g. for learners nearing the certificate end date), to avoid last-minute issues.
Please ensure this is shared with all relevant contacts: programme leads, administration, exams officers, and tutors, so that learner registrations and planning are adjusted accordingly.
Please note: Vehicle parts qualifications are only extended for learners aged 18 or over.
List of qualifications with an extension:
List of qualifications with an extension, for learners aged 18 or over only:
| 16-18 | 18+ | |||||
| Qualification No. | Qualification Title | QW Designation | Final Start Date | Cert End Date | Final Start Date | Cert End Date |
| 600/0174/4 | IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Principles (VRQ) | C00/0332/4 | 31/08/2023 | 31/08/2025 | 31/07/2026 | 31/07/2029 |
| 600/0266/9 | IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Competence | C00/0334/6 | 31/08/2023 | 31/08/2025 | 31/07/2026 | 31/07/2029 |
| 600/0268/2 | IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Competence | C00/0334/7 | 31/08/2023 | 31/08/2025 | 31/07/2026 | 31/07/2029 |
| 600/0282/7 | IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Parts Principles (VRQ) | C00/0332/8 | 31/08/2023 | 31/08/2025 | 31/07/2026 | 31/07/2029 |
If you have any questions regarding whether a particular qualification is included in the extension, or how it applies, please get in touch.