IMI Accreditation Rectify Vehicle Misalignment for BSI 10125 C8 (AOM 032)
Maintain Your Alignment Skills as a Qualified Senior Panel Vehicle Technician
Are you a vehicle technician who’s looking to hone their skills in fixing vehicle misalignment? This IMI training course helps you learn how to set up, realign and rectify vehicle misalignment on damaged cars, so you meet the industry standard.
This module is built to help you work in bodyshops that follow the BS10125 standard for quality and safety. You’ll apply your mechanic training to real-work tasks such as mounting vehicles on alignment jigs, measuring against manufacturer data and doing straightening faults using tools and automotive equipment.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to upskill, our IMI training blends learning with hands-on experience in our specialist workshops.
Next course dates
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22 Sep 2025
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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09 Feb 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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16 Mar 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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27 Apr 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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01 Jun 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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06 Jul 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£185
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21 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£194
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26 Oct 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£194
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30 Nov 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£194
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22 Feb 2027
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Bispham Campus
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1 Hour
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£194
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Benefits for this Course
- Renew your status as a certified technician in alignment and bodyshell work.
- Demonstrate your competence in vehicle alignment, body repair, and setting up correct measurements.
- Meet the BS10125 standard required by many car-repair networks.
- Build your professional profile with recognised IMI accreditation.
- Take part in a specialised mechanics course designed for trained bodyshop technicians.
Get in touch - we're available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Broaden Your Automotive Skills and Services
Career Progression and Prospects
With this accreditation, you can continue working in workshops approved by insurers or those following BS10125 standards. You may move into roles such as:
- Alignment Technician specialising in body and frame repair
- Senior Panel Technician at an approved bodyshop
- Automotive Technician with specialist alignment skills
- Trainer or assessor in panel repair and alignment services
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
This course is for experienced technicians who already work in panel repair or alignment settings. You should have a solid foundation in vehicle body repair and alignment. You should also be able to work under your own initiative.
You’ll benefit if you already hold mechanic qualifications or previous IMI training and have alignment workshop exposure.
Qualification obtained
IMI Accreditation Rectify Vehicle Misalignment for BSI 10125 C8 (AOM 032)What You’ll Learn
During this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Set up a vehicle on an alignment jig and measure its position safely.
- Compare measured values with manufacturer specifications and identify misalignment.
- Use approved tools and equipment to rectify misalignment to within correct tolerance.
- Work with body panels, frames and structures to meet alignment and repair standards.
- Apply safe work practices in workshop settings for steering, suspension and alignment work.
- Check data and results to confirm the vehicle is repaired correctly and ready for road use.
How You’ll Learn
You’ll complete hands-on workshop work using alignment jigs and measurement tools. Training is led by IMI-accredited tutors and set up in real automotive training environments. You will practise mechanical alignment tasks and receive guided support to ensure you are ready for assessment.
Expert tutors
Our tutors are IMI-accredited assessors and experienced body repair technicians. They specialise in alignment, straightening and vehicle repair standards. They bring practical experience and guidance so you can perform tasks confidently and safely.
How You’ll Be Assessed
Assessment includes:
- Practical Assessment: You’ll work in a workshop setting to demonstrate your ability to measure and rectify vehicle misalignment.
- Knowledge Assessment: A short online or written test to check your understanding of alignment setup, measurement and repair standards.
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