ESTIMATORS - Pass your ATA with UPD (UK) Limited

UPD Launch Initiative to Support the Estimator ATA with VDA (Vehicle Damage Assessor) 1 Day Workshops

The Industry is under pressure to achieve PAS 125 accreditation.  Critical to achieving the standard is suitably currently competent Automotive Technicians.  The Vehicle Damage Assessor, being the driving force of the whole process, now has a whole new area of responsibility.  The failure rate of VDA ATA assessments at Thatcham has generated a requirement in the market for a “need to know” what is involved in the ATA assessment.

UPD are holding VDA ATA preparatory 1 day workshops to help people understand what they need to know to pass this test.  This will undoubtedly include things Bodyshop Estimators do not currently know.  The objective of the workshop is to explain what will happen at the test, how to get ready to PASS, and why others have failed.

The itinerary for the day will cover:

• Introduction to UPD and VDA Toolkit
• Background to PAS 125
• The Role of the VDA and what’s involved in the ATA assessment
• V.D.A. Repair Form and practical “live” estimating
• Thatcham e-scribe
• Glasses Evaluator
• Thatcham Parts Guide
• Salvage Categorisation
• Insurer principles

In addition there will be handouts.  These will be presented in packs with information sheets, tips and hints, guides and contact details.

Price : £175 + vat per person.

(VDA – Vehicle Damage Assessor  - ATA – Automotive Technician Accreditation)