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IMI Panel Technician Accreditation

Course outline

This qualification is perfect if your job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

IMI Accreditation was created to help the motor industry keep on top of constant, rapid changes in technology, legislation and working methods, by encouraging and measuring the current competence, knowledge and ability of those working within it.

By providing proof of current competence, IMI Accreditation benefits both individuals and their employers.

Those gaining accreditation receive:

  • An IMI Accredited certificate
  • Inclusion on IMI Professional Register
  • Industry-wide recognition of their skills and abilities
  • Advice and guidance for development
  • An opportunity for career progression

We offer both Full Accreditation and Reaccreditation.

The optional Pre-training for Accreditation course is designed for already accredited professionals who are preparing to take a ATA Reaccreditation in any specialism.

It will prepare you for your Reaccreditation and includes:

  • Any changes to the reaccreditation process
  • New technologies and processes, if applicable
  • An opportunity to fill any knowledge or skill gaps
  • An opportunity to prepare for the assessment day

Please note: The Pre-training for Accreditation course is only for those professional who have achieved a ATA in a specific skill previously and are enrolling in the reaccreditation course for that skill.

How to enrol onto this course

If you would like more information or to apply for this course, please email us at info.emtec@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk and we will get back to you.

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Location Date / time Fees / reductions
Ruddington
Ruddington Fields Business Park
Ruddington
Nottingham
NG11 6JZ

Please contact the Emtec team for details of start dates.

This course is VAT-exempt.

No fee reductions available. All students pay the same fee.

Tuition fee: £150

Pre-training for Reaccreditation

Course code: C017366 / Q017368

Ruddington
Ruddington Fields Business Park
Ruddington
Nottingham
NG11 6JZ

Please contact the Emtec team for details of start dates.

This course is VAT-exempt.

No fee reductions available. All students pay the same fee.

Tuition fee: £900

Full Accreditation

Course code: C017399 / Q017400

Ruddington
Ruddington Fields Business Park
Ruddington
Nottingham
NG11 6JZ

Please contact the Emtec team for details of start dates.

This course is VAT-exempt.

No fee reductions available. All students pay the same fee.

Tuition fee: £650

Reaccreditation

Course code: C034918 / Q034919

Qualification

IMI Award for Panel
Duration
  • Full Accreditation: 4 days (includes 1 pre-training day)
  • Reaccreditation: 1 day
  • Pre-Training for Accreditation: 1 day (optional)
Level Other
Entry requirements

Technicians wishing to be assessed at either Panel Technician or Senior Panel Technician levels MUST hold a current welding Assessed Outcome Module Certificate for AOM–009 (BS1140 and BS4872).

Technicians MUST present a current Assessed Outcome Module Certificate for AOM-009 to the centre when registering for IMI Panel or Senior Panel Full Assessment, AOM Update or AOM-028 / AOM-030 as a standalone module.

Full Accreditation

  • 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 to repair and replace body components, such as vehicle body panels and their associated parts
  • 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 repair and replace body components, including returning vehicle alignment to manufacturer specification and rectifying body shell faults.

Reaccreditation

In order to re-accredit using ‘AOM Updates’ (Assessed Outcome Modules) the technician’s accreditation must remain valid throughout the assessments and until all of the prescribed AOMs have been passed. Should the accreditation expire beforehand, the technician will be required to re-take a ‘full assessment’.
Teaching & assessment

Practical assessments and online theory tests are used to demonstrate competency.