smart repair training

An extensive range of IMI accredited
Smart Repair Training Programmes

Automotive Repair Systems offers an extensive range of IMI accredited Smart Repair Training Programmes. The content of each Smart Repair Training Programme has been developed over many years working alongside the IMI ensuring maximum content and delivery from our team of experienced Smart Repair Trainers.

Automotive Repair Systems training courses have been recognised across main land Europe, UAE, America and beyond. The courses can be delivered at our fully equipped UK based Smart Repair Training Centre. Alternatively on-site training can be provided in the UK or Internationally.

To complement our extensive range of Smart Repair Training Programmes, Automotive Repair Systems offer a flexible approach to customer Smart Repair Training requirements, we can create bespoke Smart Repair Training Programmes to suit the customers needs.

SMART Repair Training Centre
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Our Traning Centre

Our Smart Repair Training Centre based in Orpington, Kent. Boasts all the latest in Smart Repair technology.

With our Smart Repair Booth and paint mixing room we offer students the ability to carry out a range of repairs to the highest standard.

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Paint Repair Training

  • Accredited Training on Cosmetic Repairs to colour coded parts
    on the vehicle
  • Accredited Training on Cosmetic Repairs to textured parts on the vehicle
  • Training on cosmetic repairs to colour coded parts on the vehicle
  • Training on cosmetic repairs to textured parts on the vehicle
  • Plastic welding

Below is a guide to how many days training would be
needed with certain levels of experience.

Bodyshop Experience – 1 Day training

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Prepping or spraying – 3 Days

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No Experience – 5 days + training needed

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Alloy Wheel
Refurbishment Training

  • Alloy Wheel Cosmetic repairs by hand
  • Alloy Wheel Rim polishing training
  • Alloy Wheel Painting
  • Colour Matching training
  • Blow-ins (S.M.A.R.T)
  • Full face wheel painting

Below is a guide to how many days training would be
needed with certain levels of experience.

Spraying and Prepping – 2 Days training

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No Experience – 4 Days training

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Interior Repair Training

  • Fenice – Leather Restoration Training
  • Interior Trim Repair Training
  • Leather Repair Training
  • Fabric Repair Training

Below is a guide to how many days training would be
needed with certain levels of experience.

Leather/Plastic – No experience – 3 Days training

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Leather/Plastic – Spraying & Prepping experience – 2 Days

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Velour/Fabric – No experience – 1 Day training

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Glass Chip / Scratch Repair Training

  • Repairing Bullseyes
  • Glass Star Break Repair Training
  • Combination Glass Chip Repair Training
  • Small Cracks in glass
  • Glass Polishing Training

Below is a guide to how many days training would be
needed with certain levels of experience.

Glass Chips – No experience – 1/2 Day training

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Glass scratch removal – No experience – 2 Days

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THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS THE TRAINING GIVEN!

Automotive Repair Systems offers an extensive range of IMI accredited Smart Repair Training Programmes. The content of each Smart Repair Training Programme has been developed over many years working alongside the IMI ensuring maximum content and delivery from our team of experienced Smart Repair Trainers.

Automotive Repair Systems training courses have been recognised across main land Europe, UAE, America and beyond. 

The courses can be delivered at our fully equipped UK based Smart Repair Training Centre. Alternatively, on-site training can be provided in the UK or Internationally.

To complement our extensive range of Smart Repair Training Programmes, Automotive Repair Systems offer a flexible approach to customer Smart Repair Training requirements, we can create bespoke Smart Repair Training Programmes to suit the customers needs.

We are proud to announce that we are now an accredited training centre for Cosmetic Repair and Paintless Dent Removal.

Become an IMI accredited technician for Cosmetic Paint Repair or Paintless Dent Removal.

This industry approved accreditation provides formal recognition of current competance for automotive technicians to an industry agreed standard and lasts for 3 years.

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COSMETIC (SMART) REPAIR

Technicians Requirements

Technician should be working in the industry and ideally have at least two years experience to ensure they are familiar with the skill, knowledge and techniques required.

You will be assessed on the following modules:

  • Visual Vehicle Appraisal
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim – (internal trim and lamp)
  • Cold Filler – minor repair
  • Primer – Application, Drying & Flatting
  • Plastic Repair of a Cosmetic Component – Minor
  • 3 Stage Pearlescent – Minor (Panel Preparation & Fadeout)
  • Online Examination

Approvals

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MG Dealership Approval
BS10125 Approval
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