Hamilton, Ontario — August 28, 2015 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the return of its basic estimating collision repair training course. The course is designed to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff who may need assistance in estimating collision damage on cars and light trucks in Ontario.
This six-night course includes introduction to estimating, understanding vehicle construction, fundamentals of estimate writing, understanding collision manuals, additional charges and collision damage analysis.
The first evening course commences September 28, 2015. The course consists of two classes per week over a three-week period. Total instruction time is 18 hours.
Time & Locations
• Hamilton – Location TBA
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday & Wednesday evenings commencing Monday, September 28 2015.
• Toronto – Eugene Street Banquet Centre (8 Eugene St.)
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday & Wednesday evenings commencing Monday, November 9 2015.
The cost is $550, plus HST, per person for CIIA members and $750, plus HST, per person, for non-members. Prepayment is mandatory.
Employers may be eligible for a rebate totalling two-thirds of the course cost. Students can register by contacting the CIIA office at 1-866-309-4272 or e-mailing info@ciia.com.
