Hamilton, Ontario — January 14, 2016 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the return of its basic estimating collision repair training course. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the course.
The basic estimating 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 January 22, 2016 and continues on January 23. Classes run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a total instruction time of 18 hours. Lunch will be provided. Students are eligible for four I-CAR Canada points upon completion.
The course will take place at 6 Eugene St. In Toronto, Ontario. Another course will be run in Oakville in February. 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 totaling 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.
