“Dent Devils” pilot The Holy Grail for Cosmetic Repair : ATA – PDR Technician is here.

Readers will be pleased to hear that the "Test and Trial" of our fledgling ATA-PDR Tech. (Paintless Dent Removal) took place on 19th September.

Demon performers

The event, hosted by "Dent Devils" at their Colchester HQ and training facility, was a great success. Our special congratulations goes to Gordon Coubrough and Phil Bush of "Dent Devils"  who were both successful in this inaugural assessment.

Steve Peck, Managing Director of Dent Devils, commented:

"We are delighted to have been involved in the development of this new ATA  route and are fully committed to raising industry standards.".

Sacred trilogy

Following final consultation with The Industry, "PDR Technician" is one of three ATA assessed disciplines to be made available to the Accident & Repair sector by The IMI from December 2011. The others are "Cosmetic Repair Technician" and "Cosmetic Repair Senior Technician"  -  all will be tested and trialled at training providers including  S&B,  GTG and Thatcham.

The trilogy of new ATA Cosmetic Repair disciplines at last provides a means to proving industry-recognised current competence.
 
Key Features

• The practical assessments and on-line Under-Pinning Knowledge Test (UPK) for PDR Technician can be completed in one day.
• PDR Technicians are required to prove competence in key areas including : Vehicle Appraisal, Dent Removal (flat panel, swage line, restricted access) and Removing & Replacing Vehicle Trim.
• The "Test and Trial" phase will be completed this month in preparation for launch of the new routes in December  2011.

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