Your digital profile explained

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the Professional Register, you need to have achieved a nationally recognised qualification or an IMI Accredited Assessment at a minimum of Level 2* or above and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in automotive.

  Your digital profile will identify your Professional Register entry achievement.

  *English qualification level or equivalent

• Member Grade

  AMIMI

  Awarded if you are qualified with a level 2 or 3 nationally recognised qualification or equivalent and hold at least 2 years’ experience working in automotive.

  MIMI

  Awarded if you are qualified with a level 4 nationally recognised qualification or equivalent and are working in a middle management or higher-level technical role. You must have spent at least 4 of your employed years working in automotive.

  FIMI

  Awarded if you are qualified with a level 5 nationally recognised qualification or equivalent and have secured at least 5 years working in a senior management role. You must have spent at least 2 of your employed years working in automotive.

• Additional Recognition

  Certificated Automotive Engineer (CAE)

  This can be awarded if you hold a level 2 or 3 nationally recognised qualification or an IMI Accredited Assessment and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive.

  Advanced Automotive Engineer (AAE)

  This can be awarded if you hold a level 4 nationally recognised qualification or an IMI Accredited Assessment and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in automotive or have held a CAE qualification for 2 years.

  Certificated Automotive Trainer (CAT)

  This can be awarded if you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive, evidence of a level 3 teaching qualification, evidence of a level 3 subject knowledge qualification and you are involved in delivering training for at least 24 days per year.

  Certificated Automotive Assessor (CAA) 

  This can be awarded if you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive, evidence of a level 3 assessing qualification, evidence of a level 3 subject knowledge qualification and you are involved in assessing individuals for at least 24 days per year.

  Advanced Automotive Trainer (AAT) 

  This can be awarded if you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive, evidence of a level 4 teaching qualification, evidence of a level 4 subject knowledge qualification, be involved in delivering training for at least 24 days per year and can share a case study which demonstrates your ability and understanding to plan and deliver effective training solutions for employers.

  Advance Automotive Assessor (AdAA)

  This can be awarded if you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive, evidence of a level 4 assessing qualification, evidence of a level 4 subject knowledge qualification, be involved in assessing individuals for at least 24 days per year and can share a case study which demonstrates your ability and understanding to develop and improve the skills of assessors to support the delivery of effective training solutions for employers.

• IMI TechSafe

  IMI TechSafe is the latest professional recognition issued by the IMI. Identifying professionalism and safe working practice in the field of electric vehicles (EV) and other safety-critical vehicle systems such as Autonomous or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), IMI TechSafe is your path to future proofing your career and driving your development.

  IMI Techsafe recognition can be gained with an eligible achievement from IMI or another Awarding Organisation*.’ The current list of eligible IMI achievements are as follows:

  Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Category

  • IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Preparing Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicles for Repair
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Electric Vehicle Safe Working Practices
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Electric Vehicle Technician
  • IMI International Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
  • IMI International Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • IMI International Level 4 Fault Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric /Hybrid Vehicles and Components
  • IMI International Level 4 Fault Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Heavy Electric / Hybrid Vehicles and Components

  
  Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Category

  • IMI Level 2 Award in Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Calibration
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Components
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - Calibration - Full Route
  • IMI International Accredited Assessment - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – Calibration

   

  Hydrogen Vehicle Category

  Eligible hydrogen vehicle achievements will be added when they become available.

  *Please call the IMI membership team (+44 (0) 1992 519 025) for advice on what other awarding organisation achievements are eligible.

• British Standard for the Body Repair Sector - BS10125

  BS10125 is a newly revised BSI, national standard for proficient and efficient repair of accident damaged vehicles. The standard includes repair processes, competence of personnel, tools and equipment, and repair process management and control. It is designed to deliver vehicle repairs of a consistently high standard and ensures users stay up to date. There are two options to being compliant to BS10125. One is to achieve an eligible nationally recognised qualification or IMI Accredited Assessment and you will need to repeat this achievement every 3 years. The other is to take a continuous professional development (CPD) option, which means you are continuously learning and keeping up to date.  You will have 3-year CPD cycles allocated to you that align to your eligible entry achievement and the job role you perform.

  The current list of eligible IMI achievements that meet BS10125 requirements for bodyshops are listed below.  To note: Some may need to be achieved jointly, being dependent on an individuals job role requirements within their workplace. and to ensure compliance as a complete workforce.

   

  Vehicle Damage Assessor

  • IMI Level 3 Diploma for Assessors of Accident Damaged Vehicles
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Vehicle Damage Assessor
  • IMI Accredited Assessment VDA - Reaccreditation
  • Vehicle Damage Assessor ST0406/AP01

   

  Mechanical, Electrical and Trim

  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Multi-Skilled Vehicle Collison Repair
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
  • Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle End Point Assessment ST0033
  • Autocare Technician End Point Assessment ST0499/AP01
  • SVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5
  • SVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Tyre Fitting Competence
  • SVQ in Specialist Tyre Fitting at SCQF Level 5
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Competence
  • SVQ in Vehicle Fitting at SCQF Level 5
  • Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance) End Point Assessment ST0376/AP02
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (CVET)
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (CVET)
  • SVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5
  • SVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 7
  • Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician End Point Assessment ST0405/AP01
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - Calibration - Full Route
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Calibration
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing. Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Components
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - MET Technician - Full Route
  • SVQ in Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) at SCQF Level 5
  • IMI Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics and Management Competence
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Light Vehicle – Diagnostic Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Light Vehicle – Diagnostic Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Competence
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Competence
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence (Auto Electrician Route)
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence (Aftermarket Enhancement Route)
  • SVQ Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) at SCQF Level 6
  • Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
  • Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician - CPD Route
  • Light Vehicle Diagnostic Technician - CPD Route
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (VRQ)
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Cargo Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (VRQ)
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Air Conditioning Servicing and Maintenance (EC842-2006) (VRQ)
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Air Conditioning and Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair (EC842-2006) (VRQ)
  • Air Conditioning Diagnostic Technician
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler – Reaccreditation
  • Air Conditioning Service Technician – Reaccreditation
  • Air Conditioning Diagnostic Technician – Reaccreditation
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler - Full Route
  • Air Conditioning Service Technician - Full Route
  • Air Conditioning Diagnostic Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Roadside Diagnostic Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Preparing Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicles for Repair
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
  • IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Electric Vehicle Technician - Full Route
  • Accident Repair Technician End Point Assessment ST0352/AP01

   

  Panel

  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Body Competence
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Body Competence
  • Vehicle Damage Panel Technician End Point Assessment ST0403/AP01
  • Accident Repair Technician End Point Assessment ST0352/AP01
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Multi-Skilled Vehicle Collison Repair
  • SVQ Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment at SCQF Level 6
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Senior Panel Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Senior Panel Technician
  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Classic Vehicle Restoration Competence
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Cosmetic Repair Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Cosmetic Repair Senior Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Cosmetic Repair Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Cosmetic Repair Senior Technician - Full Route
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Panel Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Panel Technician
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Classic Vehicle Restoration Competence
  • Resistance Spot Welding (BS1140) MAG Welding (BS4872)
  • Welded Panel Section - MAG/Metal Filler Repair/Bond/Rivet
  • Accredited Assessor (Bonding and Mechanical Fastenings - AOM133)
  • Bonding and Mechanical Fastening following Researched Repair Methods (Bentley Only)
  • Bonding and Mechanical Fastening following Researched Repair Methods (Aston Martin Only)

   

  Paint

  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Competence
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Paint Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Senior Paint Technician - Reaccreditation
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Paint Technician – Full Route
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Senior Paint Technician - Full Route
  • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician End Point Assessment ST0448/AP01
  • SVQ Vehicle Paintwork Repair at SCQF Level 6
  • Accident Repair Technician End Point Assessment ST0352/AP01
  • IMI Level 2 Diploma in Multi-Skilled Vehicle Collison Repair

   

  Autoglazing

  • IMI Level 2 NVQ Diploma for Autoglazing Technicians
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Autoglazing - Bodyshop Technician
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Autoglazing - Grade 1 Technician
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Autoglazing - Grade 2 Technician
  • IMI Accredited Assessment - Autoglazing - Master Technician
  • Automotive Glazing Technician End Point Assessment ST0031/AP01
  • Automotive Glazing Technician End Point Assessment with Mobile Solution ST0031/AP01
  • IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Glass Related Operations

To find out more about the IMI’s Professional Register, you can either contact our team on +44 (0)1992 519 025, email us or submit a contact form.