Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Inspecting and assessing all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair.
- Qualification level
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4
Equivalent to higher national certificate (HNC). - Typical duration
- 36 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Maximum funding
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£9,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- 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
Full information on Vehicle damage assessor (level 4) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
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Apprenticeship location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Remove location