Qualification Details

ATA Autoglazing Technician Grade 2

Qual Ref: IMIA-AG-2

How do you become accredited?

• To become an ATA Autoglazing Technician - Grade 2, you must pass six 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 1 year, 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. Remove and Replace Windscreen-Direct Glazed
  2. Replace Drop Glass
  3. Cut, Shape and Install Temporary Glazing
  4. Glass Repair & Communication
• 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.

Other levels of Autoglazing Technician 

• Autoglazing Technician - Grade 1 
• Master Autoglazing Technician