The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will be carrying out a review of the following National Occupational Standards (NOS):
- Vehicle Damage Assessor Operations
- Accident Repair – SMART - Cosmetic
- Accident Repair – SMART - PDR
We need industry experts like you to feed into these reviews. Consultation events will be consist primarily of online surveys and video/telephone conference meetings. There is no requirement to attend all meetings – you can be as involved as you wish.
For those who take part, a CPD certificate will be issued as a small thank you for your time, which can be used towards IMI Membership/Professional Registration.
Phase 1
Expression of Interest registration:
- An online form to register your interest is available here
- Current NOS documents are available below – please look through them prior to completing the form
- To register your interest and leave initial feedback, select the NOS suite(s) you wish to consult on and follow instructions in the form
- Forms will close on 12th September
- Feedback will be collated, and online meetings will be held to discuss.
Advisory Groups online meetings through September/October DATES STILL TO BE SCHEDULED:
- Vehicle Damage Assessor Operations - tbc
- Accident Repair – SMART - Cosmetic - tbc
- Accident Repair – SMART – PDR - tbc
Focus Group online meetings:
- Will be scheduled as required, w/c 13th October
Advisory Groups online meetings – duration 2 hours:
| VDA | 17th September | Scotland | 10 am |
| Northern Ireland | 1 pm | ||
| 18th September | England | 10 am | |
| Wales | 1 pm | ||
SMART (Cosmetic and PDR) | 22nd September | Northern Ireland | 10 am |
| Scotland | 1 pm | ||
| 23rd September | Wales | 10 am | |
| England | 1 pm |
Focus Group online meeting:
- 22nd October
- VDA, 10am and SMART, 1pm
- ALL nations, duration 2 hours
Phase 2
Once developed, draft//final NOS will be available below, along with a document for each NOS suite outlining the suggested changes.
Wider consultation electronic surveys to gather feedback on the draft NOS will be open from 10th November 2025 for 6 weeks.
If required, an online all nations ‘washup’ meeting will be held in January/February.
Phase 3
The revised NOS will be published and available on the NOS database by 31st March 2026 - https://www.ukstandards.org.uk/en/nos-finder
Those who participate in the review can claim a CPD certificate for their time. At the end of the project, an email will be sent out to those eligible.
Many thanks in advance for getting involved!
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Old Cosmetics NOS
Have a look at previous Cosmetics NOS
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PDR NOS
Have a look at previously published PDR NOS
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VDA NOS
Have a look at previously published VDA NOS Standards
Completed NOS projects 24/25
