Course Overview

The IMI Paint Technician Accreditation confirms your team’s capability in core refinishing and repair techniques — ensuring consistent, high-quality results in your workshop. Over two days, technicians complete practical and knowledge-based assessments designed to validate their technical competence and reinforce best-practice standards across your business.

This course helps bodyshops maintain professional credibility, meet insurer and OEM requirements, and invest in the long-term growth of their people.

Who’s it for

Ideal for businesses that want to:

• Certify their refinishers to IMI Technician standard
• Build technical consistency and confidence within the team
• Strengthen workshop performance and quality control
• Support staff development and retention through accredited training

Business Benefits

• Improve repair quality and reduce costly rework
• Demonstrate compliance with recognised IMI standards
• Reassure customers and insurers of your team’s capability
• Strengthen staff loyalty through professional development
• Boost efficiency, throughput, and overall workshop reputation

Modules Covered

Training and assessment 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