Summary
Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? Steer Automotive are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their busy body shop. You will gain the skills to accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 20 February
Duration
3 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
The broad purpose of the occupation is to methodically and accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. They will be able to identify and record the damage on a vehicle and determine (using prescribed information from manufacturers) which parts of the vehicle should be repaired or replaced.
* Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage, including impact zone and severity
* Identify non-accidental damage to vehicles
* Make use of manual and digital image technology to record areas of damage identified
* Accurately record data from the vehicle including the correct vehicle identification and model details, mileage and modifications
* Differentiate between items that need repairing and items that need replacement
Where could the course take me?
* Advanced apprenticeship to further improve your knowledge and skills
* Career in the motor vehicle industry
Where you’ll work
Unit 11,
Albion Industrial Estate,
Endemere Rd,
Coventry
CV6 5PY
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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
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
* Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
* Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
* The training schedule has yet to be agreed, further details will be made available at a later date
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills