Please be advised, this qualification is no longer available for registrations in England from the 01st January 2025.
For centres in Wales and Northern Ireland, there is no longer a requirement to submit registration via the spreadsheet, you can now return to the standard process for registration.
Please ensure the qualifications you require are approved in your nation.
Wales
Registration End Date: 31/07/2026
Certification End Date: 31/07/2029
Northern Ireland
Registration End Date: 31/12/2026
Certification End Date: 31/12/2029
This VRQ provides the essential knowledge and skills for vehicle body repairers working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body businesses.
The learning programme involves theory and practical aspects, including:
Learners also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
This qualification also forms the knowledge component (technical certificate) of the IMI SSC Accident Repair Advanced Apprenticeship framework (body).
When an apprentice has achieved a L3 Apprenticeship, they can then choose to broaden their education and training in other ways from this firm base.
The assessment is made up of three components which are set by IMI:
Please contact an IMI approved centre.
Declared Purpose IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Body Repair Principles
Honda Letter of Support
IMI PB Letter of Support
SMMT Letter of Support
Thatcham Letter of Support
Vauxhall Letter of Support
View this qualification on the Register of Regulated Qualifications
Start Date: Thu, 01/07/2010
End Date: Tue, 31/12/2024
Certificate End Date: Mon, 31/12/2029
