Copart commits to EV training

Copart UK has announced that 90% of its 76-strong engineering force are now either fully qualified or studying towards AQP standard, ATA VDA or IMI NVQ VDA 3/4 qualifications.

This announcement follows the recent graduation of 16 vehicle damage evaluators, who having already achieved IMI NVQ Level 2 qualifications in electric/hybrid vehicle routine maintenance, have now successfully passed their IMI NVQ Level 3 diploma in vehicle damage assessment.

The Level 3 diploma covers areas including knowledge of estimating systems, vehicle salvage categorisation, competency in appraising vehicle damage and establishing correct vehicle repair methods.

Russ England, Copart engineering services manager, said: “The rising number of electric and hybrid vehicles, alongside ever-more complex technology, means it is essential for engineers who are responsible for damage assessment to have highly detailed levels of knowledge and competency in handling and categorising an increasing number of specialist vehicles.

“We recognise the importance of continuously upskilling our engineers to ensure that our insurance customers receive professional, accurate reports which enable them to process the claim correctly with quicker turnaround times.”

Copart will be also be exploring IMI Level 2 qualifications in electric/hybrid vehicle hazard management for emergency and recovery personnel.

Phil Briggs, director of operations centres, transport and engineering, said: “Copart is committed to providing the highest levels of expertise to our insurance customers and have made a significant investment into supporting our engineering employees to achieve industry recognised qualifications. We are continuing to prepare for the inevitable increase of more specialist and technologically advanced vehicles over the next few years and will remain ahead of the game with the training and development of our people.”