Vehicle damage assessor

Level

Higher

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Inspecting and assessing all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair.

Carry out detailed visual and physical damage inspections

Photograph damage and log findings systematically

Produce repair estimates using recognised estimating systems

Liaise with insurers, engineers, and parts suppliers

Review repair quality against original estimates

Advise on total-loss decisions and salvage categories

Keep up to date with new vehicle technologies

How to assess structural, mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic damage

Vehicle construction methods including steel, aluminium, and composites

How to produce accurate repair estimates using estimating software

Insurance industry protocols, total-loss thresholds, and salvage categories

ADAS and EV system awareness for safe damage assessment

How to interpret technical data, parts catalogues, and repair times

Legal and quality standards governing vehicle repair

Ready to look for a place?

See live Vehicle damage assessor apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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