IMI Accreditation Senior Panel Re-Accreditation
Renew Your IMI Senior Panel Accreditation
Are you a IMI-accredited Senior Vehicle Panel Technician? This IMI approved course helps you renew your qualification and confirm that your skills in mechanical and bodyshell repair, and vehicle alignment still meet the latest industry standards.
It’s the ideal training for vehicle technicians who work in auto accident repair centres or auto bodyshops and who specialise in repairing vehicles after accident damage. It ensures your skills meet the latest best practice guidelines and that your product knowledge and repair techniques remain at a professional level.
This IMI training also keeps you compliant with BS10125 repair standards and ensures you continue to be recognised as a certified vehicle panel technician.
Please note: Candidates MUST present a current Assessed Outcome Module Certificate for AOM 009 to the centre when registering for IMI Panel or Senior Panel Full Assessment or Re-Accreditation.
Next course dates
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25 Feb 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£790
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04 Mar 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£790
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25 Mar 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£790
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27 May 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£790
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18 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£790
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09 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£829
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23 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£829
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30 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£829
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28 Oct 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£829
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02 Nov 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£829
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Maintain Your IMI Accreditation and Recognised Mechanic Qualifications
Career Progression and Prospects
Completing this re-accreditation allows you to:
- Continue working as a Senior Panel 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 panel specialist.
This re-accreditation helps you stay current, confident, and compliant. Ready for the demands of modern vehicle accident repair.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, valid IMI Senior Panel Accreditation and present a current Assessed Outcome Module Certificate for AOM 009 to the centre when registering for this Re-Accreditation.
Qualification obtained
IMI Accreditation Senior Panel 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:
- Repair and replace vehicle body parts
- Return vehicle alignment to manufacturer specification
- Correct bodyshell and structural faults
- Work safely and professionally to BS10125 requirements and BSI standards
How You'll Learn
The course is delivered mainly through hands-on assessment in a workshop. You’ll work on real vehicles and complete practical repair and panel tasks under observation.
Before your assessment, there’s time to review techniques and familiarise yourself with the tools, products, and 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
The assessment combines practical tests with theory to ensure you continue to have the technical skills and underpinning knowledge to carry out your work as a Senior Panel Technician effectively and safely.
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