Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice - Slough

SYTNER GROUP LIMITED

Slough, SL1 4RF

Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 April 2024

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Summary

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? Offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their busy bodyshop. 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
£18,828 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

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 programme for the Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprenticeship incorporates the following;

  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/vehicle-damage-assessor-v1-0
  • knowledge delivered in partnership and managed by EMTEC College
  • Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4
  • Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
  • 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

Regular review and welfare visits from appointed assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace

Where you’ll work

Dover Road

Slough

SL1 4RF

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

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Skills required: A VDA will have excellent communication skills, be able to negotiate and have a methodical approach to work. Being able to carry out work accurately is essential. Excellent communication skills; passionate about the automotive industry; forward thinking and keen to learn with an interest in development and progression; hardworking; punctual; reliable; ability to use own initiative; must have a ‘can do’ attitude.

    About this company

    At Sytner Audi we aim to provide all our valued customers with the best possible customer service. Whether you are looking for a brand new Audi, a quality Approved Used Audi, or booking an Aftersales Service, we look forward to welcoming you to one of our nationwide Audi Centres in the near future. All Sytner Audi Centres strive to achieve our core values on a daily basis and are supremely confident in providing uncompromising quality in every aspect of our service. Our chief aim is to offer every single one of our visitors unrivalled customer service throughout every visit.

    After this apprenticeship

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

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

    business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000243457.

    Apply now

    Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

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