Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice -Coventry

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.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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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: Wednesday 15 January
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

About this company

Steer Automotive Group is an accident repair group with a difference. Our team has over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the bodyshop industry, we’re the company you can trust. The Steer network reaches far and wide, with 57 sites and 1400 colleagues across the UK, all managed at a regional level. This makes us the UK's largest independent repair group. You’ll find our highly-qualified technicians deliver true excellence on every job. And our customer service is founded on respect and integrity.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder will progress to full-time employment with the company.

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