Certified Professional Estimator

 

Who Should Attend

This one-week course is designed to challenge the skills and proficiencies of experienced estimators, provide hands-on exercises with emphasis on complex collision damages and reward the participant with a recognized designation of professionl achievement.

Prerequisite

1. Candidate must have attended a basic automotive damage estimating training program and have been producing estimates for a minimum of 24 months.

2. Must be proficient in using automated estimating systems.

Course Content

Designed to challenge an experienced estimator, this one-week course uses the same hands-on learning approach we've employed for years to maximize candidate comprehension. Course topics are included in the Course Syllabus.

The course uses a variety of real-world loss scenarios complete with damaged vehicles. Proficiency exercises and test estimates challenge the candidate to demonstrate damage analysis and repair knowledge. The STAR (Structural Analysis and Realignment) Program is included to teach strucutural damage analysis and control point realignment documentation.

Course Benefits

Physical proof of achievement by an independent verification company of a high level of estimating skills and knowledge.

Visible evidence to customers and clients that the designee has earned a high level of professional competence via the designation and plaque.

A program that encourages more self-confidence, higher morale, and upward career development.

Syllabus

Base Line Estimates

• Skill Level Evaluation of Complex Damages

Estimatics

• Analytic Approach
• Automated Systems/Guides
• PDR Estimating
• Tools of the Trade
• Total Losses

Component Repair

• Industry Standards
• Repair/Replace Analysis
• Steering, Suspension, Mechanical
• Front, Side, Rear Impacts
• Refinishing

Structural Damage Evaluation

• STAR 2000 Progrm
• Electronic Measurement
• Realignment

Customer Relations

• Industry Trends
• Legal Issues
• Documentation
• Code of Conduct

This course uses the latest versions of:

• Pathways™, Audatex™, and UltraMate™.

Dates

Vale East (PA)	Vale Central (TX)	Vale West (CA)
2008 -$1295	2008 -$1295	2008 -$1295
Feb 25-29	Mar 17-21	Feb 4-8
Jun 2-6	Jul 7-11	May 5-9
Oct 6-10	Nov 10-14	Aug 25-29
		Nov 17-21

What is a Certified Professional Estimator?

A Professional in the field

A Certified Professional Estimator has the knowledge and experience to assess damage and to make repair decisions based on the manufacturer's specifications, accepted industry procedures, and saftey concerns.

Having the knowledge to make important decisions is what sets the Certified Professional Estimator apart. The Certified Professional Estimator designation is earned through the successful completion of a series of tests, evaluations and training exercises covering many areas of damage analysis and repair procedures. Each area requires the Certified Professional Estimator to comprehend the material and to demonstrate proficiency in each segment.

An experienced professional

Attainment of the Certified Professional Estimator designation is based on a combination of experience and training. Most Certified Professional Estimators have an extensive knowledge base and have been produceing estimates for at least three years.

Only the experienced professional who has demonstrated experience and commitment to the industry is considered a candidate for the Certified Professional Estimator designation.

A disciplined professional

A Certified Professional Estimator is dedicated to the industry he/she serves. By successfully completing the program, each designee is casting a vote for professionalism. His/her conduct is exemplified by adherence to the Code of Conduct.

A trusted resource

A Certified Professional Estimator is able to provide customers with accurate and detailed information concerning vehicle repair and restoration. Using the knowledge, experience, and resources of a Certified Professional Estimator, customers can be assured their vehicles are in the hands of a professional.

Code of Conduct

As a Certified Professional Estimator, I will strive at all times to live by the highest standards of professional conduct and;

• Offer courteous, fair, prompt and objective service to policyholders, customers, and claimants.
• Provide complete disclosure to the policyholder, customer, or claimant of each item contained in the itemized estimate or work order and any method of repair used to restore the vehicle to its pre-accident condition.
• Respect all information received, treat it confidentially, and not disclose it to any person except as authorized by the principals or required by law.
• Produce a work product that conforms to recognized industry standardsd.
• Will not accept any form of consideration or inducement from any party who has an interest in an insurance claim, other than compensation from the principals.
• Comply with all laws and regulations.
• Continue my professional development with annual education and training opportunities;

so as to reflect credit on my profession and on the Certified Professional Estimator designation.

 

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