Annual wage £18,828.00 Salary - £9 p/h for 1st Year Apprentices based on an 40-hour week Working week Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5pm Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 11 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Higher Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) Reference number VAC1000243430 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The Role: Long description The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive training, while in full-time employment. What will I be doing? 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 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 The training you will be getting The programme for the Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprenticeship incorporates; 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 What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder will progress to full-time employment with the company Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Punctual at all times Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A-C/ 9-4) Desired Things to consider 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.