IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Full Route
Enhance Your Professional Skills as a Senior Vehicle Paint Technician
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.
Next course dates
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23 Feb 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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16 Mar 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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27 Apr 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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01 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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22 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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13 Jul 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£850
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07 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£892
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21 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£892
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19 Oct 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£892
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30 Nov 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£892
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Benefits for this Course
- Get a recognised IMI accreditation that shows you are a certified mechanic in paint repair.
- Demonstrate your automotive training in preparation, refinishing and finishing to the highest standard.
- Increase your professional standing as an automotive technician with IMI credentials.
- Add a strong qualification to your mechanic training and mechanic qualifications portfolio.
- Improve your chances of advancement in the body repair or automotive technician market.
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Prove Your Experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician
Career Progression and Prospects
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.
Key Course Information
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.
Qualification obtained
IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Full RouteWhat You’ll Learn
This course focuses on high-level paint technician skills used in modern bodyshops:
- Wet-on-wet application: Apply primer in one pass for efficient refinishing.
- Spot/rapid repair: Correct small damaged areas to match original paint.
- Three-stage pearlescent finish application: Apply complex layered finishes for modern vehicle surfaces.
- Refinishing preparation and techniques: Clean, prepare and finish panels to meet high industry standards.
- Quality control and finishing: Assess and ensure your work meets required vehicle specifications and defect-free finish.
How You’ll Learn
You will train in a workshop using real vehicle panels and state-of-the-art paint equipment. You’ll get expert demonstrations, supervised practice, and plenty of hands-on work. The course is very much about practical skill. You will be supported by in-session guidance from experienced tutors.
Expert tutors
Our tutors are IMI-accredited assessors and body repair specialists. They have real experience in vehicle refinishing and panel work. They know the trade and will help you build confidence, refine your techniques, and prepare for your assessment.
How You’ll Be Assessed
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.
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