Qualification details

IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations

Qualification summary

This level 3 qualification covers technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry, including diagnosis and rectification procedures for major accident damage. It provides essential knowledge for the body repairer working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body repair shops.

It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following:
• Removing and Replacing Body Panels
• Repairing Body Panels
• Rectifying Vehicle Misalignment

Qualification details

100/5573/3
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2009
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
14/09/2005
Approval end date:
31/12/2009
English
If employed in a suitable role, candidates can progress from this qualification to the IMIAL NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations or the IMI (Automotive Skills) Body and Paint Advanced Apprenticeship (for which the NVQ Level 3 forms an integral component).

This qualification forms the technical certificate component of the IMI (Automotive Skills) Body and Paint Advanced Apprenticeship.
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer/Refinisher/Builder
Paint Sprayer
Supervisor/Team Leader
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.3  Transportation Operations and Maintenance
460
Pass
Independant assessment takes the form of online multiple choice test set and marked by IMIAL and practical assessments set by IMIAL, marked by the approved centre and moderated by IMIAL
Qualification Accreditation Number 10055733 provides pathways to the following qualifications:

IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Body Repair)
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (MET/Body Fitting)
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations (Refinishing)

Students must complete all units in Group A and the Group B of their chosen pathway. An additional unit is also available for the BR pathway (Group C).
  • A  -  Mandatory
    • L/103/3741 - Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
    • R/103/3742 - Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
    • Y/103/3743 - Maintain positive working relationships
  • B  -  Mandatory MET/Body Fitting
    • K/103/3956 - Remove and reinstate vehicle mechanical and electrical systems and assemblies following accident damage
    • M/103/3957 - Remove and reinstate vehcile trim fitments following accident damage
    • A/103/3816 - Inspect vehicles
  • B  -  Mandatory Refinishing
    • L/103/3951 - Carry out complete vehicle refinishing operations
    • R/103/3952 - Mix and match vehicle paint colours
    • Y/103/3953 - Identify and rectify vehicle paint defects and faults
  • B  -  Mandatory Body Repair
    • D/103/3954 - Remove and replace vehicle body panels
    • H/103/3955 - Repair vehicle body panels
    • T/103/3958 - Rectify vehicle misalignment
    • A/103/3959 - Repair glass reinforced panels and vehicle bodies
  • C  -  Additional Body Repair