Overview

  • Level 0
  • Reference ACC-PAI-3-18
  • Subject Area Accident and Repair

Who is the Paint route for?

The IMI Accreditation Paint route is intended for technicians whose job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

There are two levels of job roles within IMI Accreditation Paint, these are: 

Technician

Should be working in the accident repair sector of the industry and have at least two years' experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required for the preparation of panels (existing) and to give a fault-free finish.

Senior Technician

Should be working in the accident repair sector of the industry and have at least three years' experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required to give a fault-free finish for both the preparation of panels (existing and new) and the finishing of panels to match exist vehicle paint.


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

Find more information and documentation in IMI Connect

Start Date: Wed, 22/08/2018

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