Exciting Opportunity: Obtain Your VDQ Qualification – Absolutely Free!!!!
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain the Occupational Certificate: Vehicle Damage Quantifier Qualification (SAQA QUAL ID: 99507): FREE OF CHARGE (Terms and Conditions apply).
We are happy to advise that the VDQGBSA has secured funding from MERSETA to offer our members the opportunity to obtain this prestigious qualification through a statutory Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. We have partnered with Industry Training and Consulting (ITC) to deliver this project.
Limited Funding Available – Apply Now!
Due to limited funding, we encourage all eligible members to apply as soon as possible!
Closing data for applications 30th April 2025
WHO CAN APPLY?
To be considered, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
✔ Be a paid-up member of VDQGBSA
✔ Be a South African citizen with a valid RSA ID
✔ Be 19 years or older
✔ Have at least 3 years of vehicle damage quantification experience as an Assessor or Estimator, with proof of experience
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
If selected, you will:
✅ Sign a Learner Agreement with VDQ
✅ Be registered with MERSETA and QCTO through Industry Training and Consulting (ITC)
✅ As soon as you been registered with QCTO you CPD Points Record will be credited with 30 CPD points on the provision that you complete the program successfully.
Required Documents for Registration:
📌 Certified copy of your valid RSA ID (If it is a new card ID we need a Copy of both sides.)
📌 Certified proof of your VDQ-related work experience (Service Letter on business Letter Head)
RPL Qualification in Nutshell:
- Step 1: The candidate evaluates him or self against the Curriculum Criteria (Knowledge and Work Experience)
- Step 2: In a POE all evidence of a candidate is gathered and assessed to determine if the candidate may proceed with the VDQ – RPL Process.
- Step 3: A teams meeting “Verification Interview” is arranged and the candidate and RPL Advisor complete the Evaluation / Interview Checklists.
- Step 4: The “Diagnostic Instrument” is then sent on-line to the candidate to complete and send back. Possible Skill Gaps in terms of the Curriculum Criteria are identified. If a candidate hasn’t got any Gaps, the QCTO is informed, and the EISA Readiness process is completed by them and a SOR (Statement of Results) is issued to the candidate.
- Step 5: Candidates with gaps are assisted by ITC to close the gaps and prepare them for EISA and EISA Readiness.
- Step 6: ITC completes the VDQ – RPL Application for the candidate, the MerSeta issues a serial number and date, and the candidate goes to a QCTO Accredited Assessment Centre (ITC is accredited to do the EISA)
- Step 7: The candidate gets 3 attempts at the EISA and if successful, receives the VDQ Qualification.
VDQGBSA Certification:
Members that obtain the Qualification will be eligible to be registered as Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier and Professional Members of the VDQGBSA
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career and gain formal recognition for your skills.
📩 Apply now to secure your place!
For more information or to apply, contact us at: vdqcertification@vdqgbsa.co.za