Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Level 4 - Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Reading) Ltd

Introduction

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 using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.

About the Employer

SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s Largest Independent Fleet Repair Network providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.

SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Kidderminster offers a complete vehicle, LCV and HGV body repair solution. At our 12,500 sq ft Kidderminster facility, offering a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time and a Key-to-Key service.

The group operate to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focus on the individual needs of our customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians at Kidderminster use a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a Win-Win for all clients.

What You'll Do

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

Training Outcome

• Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as Workshop Controller or Bodyshop Manager
• The opportunities are endless
• Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector, following their own interests and ambitions

Skills Required

• 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

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English GCSE - Grade 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths GCSE - Grade 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Typically Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED