CRRT-130: Damage Analysis I

Topics covered in this course relate to collision facility operation, customer communication, insurance and estimating. Students will apply the training learned in previous courses to carry out damage analysis and write estimates on vehicles using computer-based estimating software. Emphasis will be placed on blueprinting and estimating different scenarios of damage, including front, side, rear and mechanical impact-damaged vehicles. Students will learn about restraint system damage, insurance relations in the collision industry, procedures, documentation and how to work with adjusters. Students also will learn about inspecting repairs for quality control.