General Industry Knowledge - Repair Methodology - Damage Appraisal & Identification -Safety & Liability - Vehicle Technology
This will normally be a two-hour assessment.
2. This practical assessment requires the individual to complete the following modules:
Physical vehicle - Establishing Vehicle Damage Circumstances - Physical vehicle - Establish and Record Vehicle Data -Physical vehicle - Appraising the Damage, Establishing a Safe and Appropriate Repair Specification - Image Review - Establishing Vehicle Damage Circumstances - Image Review - Establishing a Safe and Appropriate Repair Specification
This will normally be a one-day assessment.
Once an individual has passed all the required practical and knowledge-based modules in a specific route, they will receive a certificate of achievement which is valid for three years.
| CPD Type | Eligibility | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Register |  |
16 |
| TechSafe | N/A | N/A |
The Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) route is intended for individuals whose job role involves the estimating of vehicle damage repairs which are involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.
There is one level within VDA: Vehicle Damage Assessor The individual should be working in the accident repair sector of the industry and have at least three years experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required to determine the vehicle damage, identify the correct safe repair method to return the vehicle back to its pre accident condition.
The candidate should be working in the accident repair sector of the industry and have at least three years experience to ensure they are familiar with the skills, knowledge and techniques required to determine the vehicle damage, identify the correct safe repair method to return the vehicle back to its pre accident condition.
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