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

Brian Robson Coachworks (BRC) is an award-winning, second generation family run body repair business in Hertfordshire, established more than 40 years ago. Delivering a complete service to private and trade customers, we specialise in vehicle collision repair and have dedicated accident repair centres in St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Having built a reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, customer service and competitiveness, BRC have achieved Approved Repairer status with many of the UK’s leading car manufacturers and hold the BSI Kitemark™ for Vehicle Damage Repair, accredited to the standard – BS 10125:2014+A1:2016. We are, however, able to carry out body repairs on all vehicle models, including prestige models and supercars, as well as vans.

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: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

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