VDQ QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION AND, DESIGNATION AWARDING
There is ongoing confusion in the market regarding the differences between Vehicle Damage Quantifier Qualification, VDQGBSA Certification, and VDQ Designation (Vehicle Damage Quantification Membership.) We aim to clarify these distinctions to ensure a clear understanding.
What is a VDQ Statutory Qualification?
A Qualification is an official record proving that an individual has successfully met the required proficiency standards of an occupational vocation. This is achieved by completing a structured curriculum and passing the relevant exams or successfully undergoing the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) Program. Qualifications are awarded by statutory institutions such as:
✅ Schools
✅ Colleges
✅ Universities
✅ Training Institutions
However, obtaining a qualification does not automatically grant a Professional Designation. The designation serves as validation that the individual is committed to ambitious standards of competence and ethical practice, awarded by a recognized Professional Body governing the occupation.
To demonstrate a commitment to excellence, individuals must apply for certification through membership with the relevant Professional Body.
What is the VDQGBSA VDQ Certification?
Certification is the process of issuing an official document to verify an individual’s competence,
legitimacy, and ethical standing in their professional industry. Certification is awarded following the
evaluation of submitted evidence proving adherence to professional standards.
Key Points About Certification:
✅ Certification confirms an individual’s readiness to meet specific industry criteria.
✅ A Professional Body can only award it.
✅ Certification validates an individual’s ability to perform within their designated role.
Example: Medical Profession
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Medicine from a university does not automatically make an individual a Doctor. To gain the title Dr., the individual must:
✅ Be assessed and certified by the Medical Council.
✅ Complete an internship.
✅ Be officially designated as a Doctor (In Good Standing).
Similarly, a Vehicle Damage Quantifier cannot simply rely on their qualification. To hold the designation Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier, they must undergo certification by a Professional Body.
What is a Professional Designation?
“Your Clean Bill of Health”
A Professional Designation is a status conferred by a Professional Body to recognise an individual’s expertise and authority to practice in a specific field. It confirms:
✅ Registration with a Professional Body. (Paid-up Member status in Good Standing)
✅ Right to practice in the particular industry.
✅ Commitment to lifelong learning (CPD) and adherence to governance rules.
Maintaining a Designation
To retain a Professional Designation, individuals must comply with:
✅ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
✅ Ethical and competency standards set by the governing Professional Body.
✅ Membership obligations within the professional organisation.
Summary of Key Differences
By understanding these distinctions, professionals in the Vehicle Damage Quantification industry can ensure they are properly qualified, certified, and designated to uphold industry standards and best practices.
