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IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Full Route


  

Course Code: EV1EE8071

  

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Start DateLocationDuration / Fees
15/12/2025Bispham Campus2 Days / £850.00Enquire
19/01/2026Bispham Campus2 Days / £850.00Enquire
23/02/2026Bispham Campus2 Days / £850.00Enquire
16/03/2026Bispham Campus2 Days / £850.00Enquire
27/04/2026Bispham Campus2 Days / £850.00Enquire

Course Overview

Are you a vehicle paint technician working in an auto accident repair centre or auto bodyshop environment? This IMI training gives you the opportunity to strengthen your skills and gain an industry recognised IMI Accreditation. It’s designed for vehicle technicians whose job involves panel preparation, refinishing and finishing of vehicles after accident damage.

You’ll work with real car panels and apply complex finishes. You’ll prove you can deliver fault-free car paint repairs in the accident repair sector of the automotive industry.

Entry Requirements

This course is for bodyshop technicians already working in vehicle accident repair. You should have at least three years’ experience in panel refinishing and finishing. You must be comfortable working independently and delivering high-quality surfaces and finishes.

Career Options and Progression

Completing this course opens doors to advanced roles in bodyshop and vehicle repair:

  • Senior Paint Technician in a repair centre or bodyshop
  • Automotive Technician specialising in refinishing and repair
  • Vehicle Body Repair Supervisor or Trainer
  • Certified Mechanic with recognised IMI paint credentials

This course adds to your experience as a vehicle paint technician. The IMI accreditation proves your continued ability to carry out complex paint repairs, helping you stay compliant, competitive, and confident in your skills.

Assessment Methods

You will complete both a practical assessment and an online knowledge test:

  • Practical Assessment: You’ll apply complex finishes, work on real panels and deliver fault-free paintwork.
  • Online Test: A short multiple-choice quiz to check your knowledge of materials, techniques and standards.

On success you will be granted your IMI accreditation certificate and ID card.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of business to business courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. Our teaching staff are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: N/A

Terms and Conditions

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