Basic Estimating Course Offered for Collision Shops

A popular basic estimating collision repair training course is back 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.
Taught by experienced apprenticeship instructor, Jim Miles, 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 August 11th, two classes per week over a three-week period. The course will be held at Agincourt Mazda 5500 Finch Avenue Scarborough, Ont. from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Monday and Wednesday evenings, commencing Monday, August 11th, 2008.
The cost of the course for C.I.I.A members is $350.00 plus GST, per person; for non-members, the cost is $450.00 plus GST, per person. To register for the course, one can contact the association’s office 866-309-4272 or e-mailing info@ciia.com.