IMI (ATA) Accreditation Paint Overview

IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent proof of current competence, knowledge and skills.

Focused on the Light Vehicle area of the automotive sector, IMI Accreditation encompasses everyone within this area, from individuals working directly on vehicles to those advising customers or managing a dealership. Three different types of accreditation reflect the diverse range of roles within the motor industry: Technical, Customer Facing and Management.

IMI (ATA) Technician Level Paint

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.

IMI (ATA) Senior Paint Reaccreditation

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IMI (ATA) Senior Paint Full Route

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.

IMI (ATA) Accreditation Panel Overview

IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent proof of current competence, knowledge and skills.
Focused on the Light Vehicle area of the automotive sector, IMI Accreditation encompasses everyone within this area, from individuals working directly on vehicles to those advising customers or managing a dealership. Three different types of accreditation reflect the diverse range of roles within the motor industry: Technical, Customer Facing and Management

IMI (ATA) Technician Level Panel

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

IMI (ATA) Senior Panel Reaccreditation

Senior panel reaccreditation is conducted over two days. The first day is an intensive training course, familiarising candidates with the techniques and equipment required to carry out the A.O.M. 133 module. The training also includes a MET Complex refresher. The assessments are completed on the second day.

IMI (ATA) Senior Panel Full Route

Full route assessments will be conducted over 3 days. A total of 7 modules will require completion to a required standard.

IMI (ATA) Accreditation MET Overview

IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent proof of current competence, knowledge and skills. Focused on the Light Vehicle area of the automotive sector, IMI Accreditation encompasses everyone within this area, from individuals working directly on vehicles to those advising customers or managing a dealership. Three different types of accreditation reflect the diverse range of roles within the motor industry: Technical, Customer Facing and Management

IMI (ATA) Technician Level MET

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

IMI (ATA) Senior MET Full Route

IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent proof of current competence, knowledge and skills.
Focused on the Light Vehicle area of the automotive sector, IMI Accreditation encompasses everyone within this area, from individuals working directly on vehicles to those advising customers or managing a dealership. Three different types of accreditation reflect the diverse range of roles within the motor industry: Technical, Customer Facing and Management

IMI (ATA) Senior MET Reaccreditation

Demonstrate your skills in diagnosing complex safety and driver assistance system faults. Your ability to use appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment. Interpret and use sources of information to support your diagnosis.

IMI Electric Vehicle Technician Full Route

The Electric Vehicle route is intended for Technicians whose job role involves the inspection, maintenance and repair of light vehicles, as well as those involved in accident repair bodyshops (i.e. MET, Panel, Paint, VDA).

IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/hybrid Vehicle Awareness (VRQ)

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to learners in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in electric/hybrid vehicles entering the workplace.
It is therefore designed to provide learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding, and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near electric/hybrid vehicles.

IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities (VRQ)

This qualification is for training providers and employers to deliver to learners in the 16-18 and 19+ age groups. These learners will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out routine maintenance activities on electric/hybrid vehicles.
It is therefore designed for those people who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system. This Award sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.

IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard

This VRQ is designed for those people who may encounter accident damaged or brokendown vehicles, e.g. emergency services and roadside recovery operators. It contains the knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle's high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system.

IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (VRQ)

This is a Level 3 vocational qualification which provides individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work on heavy electric/hybrid vehicles including bus and coach.

Level 2 Resistance Spot Welding

This module covers the welding requirement for IMI Accreditation and is a prerequisite for candidates wishing to achieve IMI Accreditation Panel Technician/Senior Technician.
The certification must be 'current' (issued within the last two years) and must be quality assured by an Awarding Organisation that is recognised by the IMI.

Welding/Brazing/Bonding & Riveting AOM030

This module ensures the technician has the knowledge, skills and ability to carry out replacement of a welded section within the construction of a vehicle bodyshell.
The technician will be required to cut a specified section from a welded panel (i.e. a sill section) without causing damage to other vehicle systems or the vehicle structure.
The technician will cut a section from a new panel and replace the section into the vehicle body using techniques such as spot welding, MAG welding, MIG braze and bonding and riveting. The technician must be able to ‘dress’ the welds to a finish where the repaired section is ready to accept body filler to a depth of no more than 2mm.

IMI (ATA) Bodyshop Technician Auto Glazing

A single day assessment consisting of 3 modules. These modules will require completing to a required standard.

IMI (ATA) ADAS – Calibration Full Route

AOM230 is intended for Technicians whose job role involves working with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
This unique module is designed to ensure that the technician has the ability to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It demonstrates the Technician’s ability to identify and correctly interpret information relating to a specific vehicle and its ADAS features to determine which method of calibration is required.

Level 3 Refrigerant Handling (VRQ)

This Defra-approved qualification offers a single unit solution that provides experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians with evidence that they meet the minimum F-gas requirement (EC842/2006 and annex EC307/2008).

Level 3 Four Wheel Alignment Return to Specification AOM012

This module is to assess the competence of the candidate’s knowledge, skill and ability to check the vehicles four-wheel alignment / geometry. This will include ensuring that the vehicle is initially set up to the correct specifications and then using industry recognised wheel alignment equipment record the readings obtained from the vehicle and compare them against the vehicle manufacturer data.
The candidate will be required to reset the vehicle’s wheel alignment to the vehicle manufacturer specification.

Plastic Repair

Technicians, VDA’s and Management teams.