Overview

  • Level 0
  • Reference ACC-COS-2-19
  • Subject Area Accident and Repair

Who is the Cosmetic Repair route for?

The IMI Accreditation Cosmetic Repair route is intended for technicians whose job role involves the repair of vehicle exterior bodywork through the use of vehicle SMART/cosmetic repair techniques.

There are three levels of job roles within Cosmetic Repair; these are: 

  • PDR Technician should be working in the industry and ideally have at least two years experience to ensure they are familiar with the techniques used for PDR.
  • Technician should be working in the industry and ideally have at least two years' experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required. 
  • Senior Technician should be working in the accident repair sector of the industry and ideally have at least three years' experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required.

The IMI is recognised to offer these qualifications by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). This approval means IMI and our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual’s comprehensive regulatory framework. Please click here to read more and here to view this qualification on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Documentation for IMI Centres

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Start Date: Fri, 28/02/2020

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