Summary
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles. You will learn skills to appraise and compile accurate estimates. Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle and be using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 14 February
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor, your role will be varied and interesting - no two days will be the same! Typically duties will include:
* Inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles
* Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle
* Using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings
* Liaise with technical colleagues, customers and insurance companies to negotiate the repair
Where you’ll work
COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE
EATON GREEN ROAD
LUTON
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU2 9LD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Your training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
* Maintain records
* Use manual and digital image technology
* Locate vehicle unique identification details
* Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
* Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
* Use repair methods
* Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
* Commercial decision making
* Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
* Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
* Use industry guidelines appropriately
* Recognises importance of gaining approval before work commences
* Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases
* Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
* Maintain records
* Use manual and digital image technology
* Locate vehicle unique identification details
* Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
* Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
* Use repair methods
* Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
* Commercial decision making
* Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
* Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
* Use industry guidelines appropriately
* Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases
Your training plan
* Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art body shop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle damage assessor
* Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 4 Apprenticeship Qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessor
* Functional skills if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
* Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness