Xcelerated Auto Estimatics

 

Who Should Attend

This one-week accelerated course is designed for the student that has a working knowledge of vehicle construction and nomenclature, refinishing, outer panel sheet metal repairs, and an automated estimating system. The Xcelerated course is recommended for candidates that have estimating experience and/or prior attendance in Vale's one-week auto estimating program and need the skills to produce complete estimates including frame, structural, and mechanical systems damage.

Prerequisite

Candidates must complete a questionnaire regarding prior estimating skills and experience before class registration is confirmed.

Course Content

The focus of this program is the identification and estimation of structural and frame damages, as well as the most commonly collision-damaged mechanical systems such as suspension, steering, and alignment, cooling and air conditioning, restraint systems and more. Our industry-leading STAR (STructural Analysis Realignment) program provides a consistent and accurate method of analyzing and documenting structural and frame damage.

Practice and test estimates are performed on moderate to severe front, side and rear impacts.

New generation vehicle construction such as plastic composites, aluminum and alternative metals, hydroformed frame and structural members, and hybrid vehicles are reviewed with the latest industry information.

Course Benefits

After successfully completing this course, the student will have the skills to prepare a complete and accurate damage estimate using an automated estimating system.

Syllabus

Structural and Frame Damage Analysis

• Identifying control point misalignment-front, side and rear impacts.
• Itemizing, documenting, and assessing realignment charges using STAR 2000 program.
• Sectioning and alternative metals.

Mechanical Damages

• Cooling, air conditioning, driveline and under-hood components.
  

Suspension, Steering, and Alignment

• Analyzing damage to front and rear suspension, steering systems
• Alignment factors, thrust and four wheel alignment

Passenger Restraint Systems

• Front and side impact airbags
• Seat belts and pre-tensioners
• Interior components

Advanced Vehicle Construction

• Hybrid Vehicles
• Fiber-optics
• Plastic composites

Indirect Damage/ Conjunctive Repairs

Alternative Parts

Storm Damages

• Water, Flood, and Hail

Total Losses

Estimating Exercises

• Demonstrate Skills on Front, Side and Rear Impacts

This course uses the latest versions of:

• Pathways™, Audatex™, and UltraMate™.

 

Dates

Vale East (PA)	Vale Central (TX)	Vale West (CA)
2008 - $1595	2008 -$1595	2008 -$1595
Mar 31-Apr 4	Mar 10-14	Mar 3-7
Jul 28-Aug 1	Jun 9-13	Jun 2-6
Dec 1-5	Sep 8-12	Oct 13-17
	Nov 17-21

 

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