IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Re-Accreditation
Refresh Your Skills and Renew Your IMI Senior Vehicle Paint Technician Status
Are you a IMI-accredited Senior Vehicle Paint Technician? This IMI-approved course helps you renew your qualification and confirm that your skills in vehicle refinishing and paint repair still meet the latest industry standards.
It’s the perfect automotive training for vehicle technicians who work in auto accident repair centres or auto bodyshops. If you specialise in refinishing vehicles after accident damage, this course gives you the qualifications to enhance your automotive painting techniques. You’ll develop your product knowledge and finish quality to remain at a professional level.
This IMI training keeps you compliant with BS10125 repair standards It ensures you continue to be recognised as a certified vehicle paint technician.
Next course dates
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22 Sep 2025
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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20 Apr 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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21 Apr 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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18 May 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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19 May 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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15 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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16 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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06 Jul 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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07 Jul 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£525
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24 Aug 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Day
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£551
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Benefits for this Course
- Renew your IMI Senior Paint Accreditation for another three years.
- Prove that your refinishing and finishing skills meet IMI’s professional standards.
- Keep up to date with new vehicle products, paints, and repair methods used in today’s bodyshops.
- Strengthen your mechanic qualifications and maintain your position as a certified mechanic.
- Stay compliant with insurance-approved repair standards and recognised IMI accreditation.
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Maintain Your IMI Accreditation and Recognised Mechanic Qualifications
Career Progression & Prospects
Completing this re-accreditation allows you to:
- Continue working as a Senior Paint Technician in an approved bodyshop.
- Maintain your IMI accreditation and recognised mechanic qualifications.
- Progress to supervisory or training roles in the automotive repair industry.
- Keep your professional status up to date as a certified mechanic and paint specialist.
This re-accreditation helps you stay current, confident, and compliant. Ready for the demands of modern vehicle refinishing.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
You must already hold a valid IMI Senior Paint Accreditation before enrolling. This course is for experienced paint and refinish technicians who regularly carry out:
- Panel preparation and refinishing
- Complex paint applications and colour matching
- Final polishing and inspection in a professional bodyshop setting
A background in automotive training or other mechanic courses for adults is beneficial.
Qualification obtained
IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Re-AccreditationFees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
Extra costs and equipment
You should bring footwear suitable for an automotive practical workshop environment. All other equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost.
Regulation and Accreditation
Awarding Body: IMI
What You'll Learn
This re-accreditation focuses on demonstrating your current ability rather than learning new content. You’ll show that you can:
- Prepare and refinish panels to a flawless finish.
- Apply multi-stage paint systems, including metallic and pearlescent coatings.
- Blend colour and texture to match existing vehicle paintwork.
- Polish, inspect, and finish repaired areas to manufacturer quality.
- Work safely and efficiently, following all relevant IMI training standards.
How You'll Learn
The programme is delivered mainly through hands-on assessment in a workshop. You’ll work on real panels and complete practical repair and paint tasks under observation.
Before your assessment, there’s time to review techniques and familiarise yourself with the tools, products, and refinishing systems used in testing.
Expert tutors
Our tutors are IMI-approved trainers and experienced automotive professionals with years of industry knowledge. They bring real workshop experience to every session and will guide you through both the practical and theory parts of any course and/or assessment.
How You'll Be Assessed
You’ll complete two parts:
- Practical Assessment:
- Carry out several paint and refinishing tasks within set time limits.
- Show your skill, accuracy and finish quality on real vehicle panels.
- Knowledge Test:
- A short online test to confirm your understanding of materials, safety and refinishing processes.
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