Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles IMI Level 3 Diploma
This Level 3 qualification covers technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry and follows on from the level 2 Diploma . It provides essential knowledge & skills for the vehicle refinishing industry, working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body repair shops.
Entry requirements
Students must have successfully completed a Level Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles course.
Course content
This Level 3 qualification covers both theory and practical aspects, including:
- The diagnosis and rectifying of paint faults
- Applying topcoats and complete refinishing
- Colour matching and paint mixing
You will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage. This qualification also forms the knowledge component (technical certificate) of the IMI SSC Accident Repair Advanced Apprenticeship framework (Paint).
Assessment methods
The student’s knowledge is assessed by IMI Awards set practical assessments in a motor vehicle workshop environment, IMI Awards set on-line and multiple-choice testing and written assessments. The course is 50% workshop-based and 50% theory.
Further study and career options
This Level 3 qualification also prepares technicians for the Vehicle Paint Technician Accreditation assessment at Technician level.
Additional information
You will need to provide your own safety equipment for the course, including safety footwear, overalls and respirator.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 7 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
Funding information
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. Find out more about your payment options and how your loan could be written off at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans