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

SMART BODYSHOP SOLUTIONS (READING) LTD

LOCATION
📍 Reading, RG2 0QX
PAY
💶 £16,640 a year
HOURS
⏰ 40 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 2 Years
APPLY BY
SECTOR
Engineering and manufacturing

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Vehicle damage assessor (level 4) (Level 4) Desired skills: 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

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About this apprenticeship

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

Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art body shop alongside a highly skilled mentor – both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle damage assessor
Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessor

What you could go on to do

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

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