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Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing

This qualification covers assessing damage to vehicles for insurance claims. Work includes checking body, paint, mechanical and electrical damage, reviewing repair quotes, deciding total losses, valuing salvage and spotting possible fraud. Assessors already doing this work could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing must have completed one of the following automotive Certificate III qualifications or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
SUPERSEDES
AUR40514 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who assess damaged vehicles for insurance claims and want a formal qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Motor vehicle assessor
  • Insurance assessor
  • Vehicle loss assessor
  • Claims assessor

Qualification structure

17 units in total. All 6 elective units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 3 elective units may be from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

11 units
  1. AURVLA001Identify and report vehicle claim fraud indicators
  2. AURVNA001Provide vehicle loss assessments and identify repair requirements
  3. AURVNA002Provide vehicle total loss assessments
  4. AURVNA003Review vehicle repair quotations
  5. AURVNA004Apply insurance industry knowledge to vehicle loss assessments
  6. AURVNA005Inspect quality of vehicle repair work
  7. AURVNA006Identify and value vehicle salvage
  8. AURVNA008Apply automotive body and paint knowledge to vehicle loss assessments
  9. AURVNA107Apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to vehicle loss assessments
  10. AURVNN101Evaluate vehicle bodywork for damage and identify repair requirements
  11. AURVNP101Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements

Elective units

12 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAEA004Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAKA001Use information technology systems
  4. AURAMA005Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace
  5. AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
  6. BSBINS508Research and analyse information to meet library customer needs
  7. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  8. BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
  9. BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
  10. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  11. BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  12. FNSPIM410Collect, assess and use information

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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