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Panel Senior Technician - Full Route

Course details

This two-day course is accredited by the world's leading automotive specific awarding organisation, the IMI.

About course title

With at least three years’ experience of working in the accident repair sector of the automotive industry, this full route accreditation is for Senior Panel Technicians wishing to demonstrate their competence at: refitting and realigning cosmetic body panels; removing and refitting vehicle exterior and interior trim; rectifying steel panel damage using workshop tools; carrying out replacement welded sections; realigning and rectifying misalignment of a vehicle; rectifying two damaged areas to a cosmetic aluminium panel; and applying body filler across a flat panel.

Upon completion of this course, candidates will receive a certificate from the IMI that is valid for three years.

Concepts you will cover

  • Realignment of Cosmetic Body Panels (AOM-002)

  • Remove and Refit Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim (MET) Components - Complex (AOM-006)

  • Steel Panel Damage - (Rectification) (AOM-029)

  • Welded Panel Section - Spot / MAG / MIG / Braze / Bond / Rivet (AOM-030)

  • Rectify Vehicle Misalignment - (setup, measure, and rectify) (AOM-032)

  • Aluminium Cosmetic Panel Damage - (Rectification) (AOM-034)

  • Preparation and Application of Cold Filler (AOM-048)

The Institute of the Motor Industry

This course is accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry, the UK leading automotive accreditation body.

Things you need to know

  • You can sign-up for a course at any point throughout the year. All of our courses are `roll on, roll off` meaning we don’t follow the academic year. This gives you great flexibility in gaining your accreditation around the time that suits you.

  • You can book a place on this course through our online booking system by clicking the ‘Book Now’ buttons on this page or by giving us a call on 01733 516000.

  • If you are running late for your course or are unable to attend at the last minute, please let one of our team know by calling us on 01733 516000.

  • After you book your course with us, you will receive an enrolment pack relevant to your course, please check these carefully before the day as it will give you all the information on what to bring.

    In the majority of cases, you will need to present some form of photographic ID which could include a driving licence or passport. You will also be required to supply certain PPE.

  • The PPE that you will need to bring with you varies for each course. It will usually consist of overalls, safety boots and occasionally respiratory equipment such as an air fed mask. Following your course registration we will send you a list of the correct PPE to bring with you.

  • If the duration of your training lasts for a full working day, we are able to provide you with a complimentary lunch. For all courses, there is an unlimited supply of hot and cold drinks which are available to you at any time throughout your stay with us.

  • There are a limited amount of car parking spaces outside the training centre. If possible, it is advisable to car share with colleagues who may be attending the same training.

Pricing

Professionals

For industry professionals that are developing themselves. The professional price applies to all individuals attending the course.

£950 per person (Inc. VAT)

Teams

For businesses that are developing their teams. The groups price applies to any teams that include three or more people.

£925 per person (Inc. VAT)

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