Qualification Details

ATA Autoglazing Technician Grade 1

Qual Ref: IMIA-AG-3

How do you become accredited?

• To become an ATA Autoglazing Technician - Grade 1, you must five practical assessments and an on-line knowledge test at an IMI Awards assessment centre approved to offer this ATA route/level.
• ATA Autoglazing Technician assessments will usually last a full day
• Before you can take an assessment you should be able to prove your experience of working as an Autoglazing Technician for at 3 years
  or hold the lower level ATA and have a minimum of two years post accreditation experience in an appropriate role
  or hold a relevant nationally recognised qualification at the same level and have a minimum of two 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 for the full guidelines for this ATA route - Issue 9 (Dec 2010)

Assessment Details

• Four practical assessments covering:
  1. Encapsulated Windscreen Removal and Replacement - Intact
  2. Remove and Replace Drop Glass- Modular Construction
  3. Remove and Refit Direct Glazed Heated Rear Window - Intact
  4. Glass Repair and Equipment Maintenance
• One on-line knowledge test comprising 30 questions which must be completed in 45 minutes. Topics which may be included are:
  - 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.

Other levels of Autoglazing Technician

• Autoglazing Technician - Grade 2
• Master Autoglazing Technician