Master Schedule for MVP COURSES
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR THE ESTIMATING PROFESSIONAL Writing an accurate estimate and constructing a litigation worthy work-file are the core concepts behind the MVP Advanced Estimating Skills course. Technology as well as advancements in vehicle construction and very specific repair procedures are a few examples that drive the need for continuing education for front-line estimators. This course covers current topics such as how to interpret and apply OE repair information to estimates, how to evaluate specialty finishes and identify not-included refinish labor operations and paint material considerations regarding specialty finishes and a close evaluation of what’s included and what’s not when estimating welded-on panels and using line notes to support estimate entries and more. Each subject is accompanied by an interactive exercise where participants can apply the knowledge and practice substantiating their estimate lines.
2 years estimating experience is highly recommended for MVP Advanced Estimating Skills course as many of the exercises require participants to be proficient navigating procedure pages and OE repair procedures.
Managing production in a collision center is a full-contact responsibility requiring focused attention. There are a lot of moving parts in this dynamic environment. Just getting by is costly. Maximizing resources benefits the entire staff, business, the customer experience and the businesses market position. Learn critical ways to think about production resources including; technician efficiency and skill-set, current production capacity, becoming proactive instead of reactive and logical work distribution are a few examples of topics in this 2-day course. Participants will experience exercises focused on production scenarios in order to apply the course learnings. You will learn key areas of focus for maximizing production potential. When applied these practices commonly translate to increased revenue, improved customer experience and greater profits.
Understanding critical metrics for collision center operations
This course provides new owners, new managers, and potential candidates for management with the basic accounting and financial fundamentals to better understand what drives overall business performance.