Course Overview

Whether you’re gaining your first IMI accreditation, progressing to Senior Paint Technician or renewing an existing qualification, Carlac offers accredited assessment programmes designed to recognise your skills and keep you up to date with industry standards.

Why become IMI accredited?

IMI Accreditation is one of the most recognised ways for paint technicians to prove their skills within the automotive refinishing industry. It shows that your practical ability and technical knowledge meet industry standards, giving employers, insurers and customers confidence in the quality of your work.

Whether you're looking to validate your current experience, progress to a senior level or renew an existing accreditation, this assessment helps demonstrate that your skills are current, recognised and credible.

• Gain IMI-recognised accreditation
• Demonstrate up-to-date practical competence
• Enhance employability and career progression
• Provide reassurance to employers, insurers and customers
• Stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry

Paint Technician Accreditation

This two-day assessment is ideal for experienced refinishers who want to gain IMI recognition for the first time. You'll complete practical tasks and knowledge-based assessments designed to demonstrate your ability as a skilled paint technician.

Who is it for?

• Refinishers with existing industry experience
• Technicians who want to validate their skills with a recognised qualification
• Bodyshop or refinish professionals looking to progress their career

Assessment areas include:

• Preparation of substrates, primers and surfaces
• Application of seam sealers and primers
• Masking techniques for complex areas
• Colour matching and paint mixing
• Basecoat and clearcoat application
• Blending and polishing techniques
• Spot repairs and minor defect rectification

Duration: 2 Days
Price: £745 + VAT
Available Dates:
16th & 17th September
7th & 8th October
25th & 26th November

Senior Paint Technician Accreditation

This two-day assessment is designed for experienced refinishers who want to demonstrate advanced competence in refinishing, colour matching and complex finishes. It provides formal recognition of senior-level skills and leadership-level knowledge within the bodyshop environment.

Who is it for?

• Refinishers with significant industry experience
• Technicians ready to demonstrate advanced-level refinishing skills
• Those who may already hold Technician Accreditation and want to progress
• Technicians taking on greater responsibility in the bodyshop

Assessment areas include:

• All core Technician Accreditation modules
• Application and matching of 3-stage pearlescent finishes
• Advanced blending and clearcoat fading techniques
• Diagnosis and rectification of complex surface defects
• Leadership in repair standards and workshop processes

Duration: 2 Days
Price: £745 + VAT
Available Dates:
16th & 17th September
7th & 8th October
25th & 26th November

Senior Paint Technician Re-Accreditation

Senior IMI Accreditation is valid for three years. This one-day Re-Accreditation is designed for technicians whose accreditation has expired and need to renew their recognised status.

The assessment helps refresh your skills, confirm your ongoing competence and ensure your knowledge remains aligned with current refinishing standards and techniques.

Who is it for?

• Senior Paint Technicians whose IMI accreditation has expired
• Technicians who want to maintain professional recognition
• Experienced refinishers looking to refresh their practical and technical knowledge

Assessment areas include:

• Refresher on preparation, primers and substrates
• Updates on advanced blending and clearcoat fading techniques
• Refresher on diagnosis and rectification of complex surface defects
• Review of leadership in repair standards and workshop processes

Duration: 1 Day
Price: £485 + VAT

Available Dates:
16th,17th September
7th, 8th October
25th, 26th November

Re-Accreditation dates are released throughout the year. Register your interest and a member of the Carlac training team will contact you with the next available date.

Not sure which accreditation you need?

If you're unsure whether you need Technician Accreditation, Senior Accreditation or Re-Accreditation, register your interest and a member of the Carlac training team will help you choose the right option.