Qualification Details

ATA Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician

Qual Ref: IMIA-ABS-1

How do you become accredited?

• To become an ATA Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician, you must pass three practical assessments and an on-line knowledge test at an IMI Awards assessment centre approved to offer this ATA route/level.
• ATA Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician assessments will usually last half a day  
• Before you can take an assessment you should be able to prove your experience of working as an Autoglazing Bodyshop Technician for at 3 years
  or hold ATA Autoglazing Grade 2
  or relevant nationally recognised qualification at the same level and have a minimum of one years post qualification experience in an appropriate role. 
• On the assessment day you must sign the ATA Code of Conduct.  You will also have your photograph taken in readiness for the ID card issued to successful candidates. 
• You must successfully complete all the assessments within a 12 month period from the first assessment date. 
• Any passed assessment elements may be 'banked'. 
• Once you have achieved your accreditation, your details will be entered on the ATA register of accredited technicians. 
• To ensure that you have kept up-to-date with new technologies, you will have to be re-assessed every 5 years to maintain your accreditation.

Click here to view the full guidelines for this route - Issue 6 (Dec 2010)

Assessment Details

• Three practical assessments covering:
  - Encapsulated windscreen removal and replacement - intact
  - Remove and replace drop glass
  - Remove and refit direct glazing heated rear window - intact
• One on-line knowledge test comprising 30 questions which must be completed in 45 minutes.  Topics which may be included are:
  - Relevant standards (BS - EC regulations)
  - Health and Safety
  - Working practices pre and post
  - Fitting procedures
  - Product knowledge

Costs

• Registration (including ID cards for successful technicians): £50  
• The cost of the assessment day may vary from centre to centre.  You should contact your nearest IMI Awards centre for details.