Collision Repair Advisor/Estimator (NOC 7322)

Collision Repair Advisors/Estimators are responsible for providing quotes and estimates for repairs to be performed on vehicles (automotive collision repairs). They are employed by automobile dealerships, automobile collision repair facilities, automobile appraisal centers, or insurance providers. Collision Repair Advisors/Estimators can work in a variety of settings and the organization they work for might differ in terms of size, number of employees, number of departments within the organization, or type of organization (e.g., dealership, small or medium collision repair facilities). In some context, Collision Repair Advisors/Estimators’ tasks and responsibilities might overlap the ones performed by Parts Sales Consultants, Service Advisors, or Collision Repair Managers. The examples provided in this profile represent tasks and responsibilities required from Collision Repair Advisors/Estimators taking into consideration this variation in workplace settings.

The most important Essential Skills for Collision Repair Advisors/Estimators are:

Oral Communication
Document Use
Numeracy
Computer Use

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