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UPDATE ON THE LATEST NEWS AND WHAT IS KEEPING US BUSY
1. SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
2. SAQA POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR RECOGNISING A PROFESSIONAL BODY AND REGISTERING A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
3. VDQ QUALIFICATION VERSUS VDQ CERTIFICATION BY VDQGBSA
The VDQGBSA Board has made the following appointments to its strategic and operational structures.
4. VDQGBSA VALUE PROPOSITION AND BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The VDQGBSA Board has made the following appointments to its strategic and operational structures.
OVERVIEW OF THE VDQGBSA INDEX:
- History
- Business Status
- Financial Overview
- Function of a Professional Body
- Professional Membership Status
- Vision and Mission
- High level Strategic Overview
- Operational Structures. (Board, NEC & REC’s)
- How to become a VDQGBSA member.
- The 3 x ways to obtain a VDQ professional designation and membership as a Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier and to be loaded on the SAQA NLRD system. (VDQGBSA/SAQA RPL&E, QCTO RPL and VDQ Qualification)
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Process for Professional Members
5. MEMBERSHIP FEES 2023:
The VDQGBSA management and Board wish to thank all members for their continued support. Your commitment inspires every VDQGBSA staff member, volunteer, and board member to strive towards uplifting the Body to greater heights, improved quality, and continuous innovation.
6. VDQGBSA RPL&E CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND NEW CERTIFIED VEHICLE DAMAGE QUANTIFIER CERTIFICATE WITH SAQA LOGO:
VDQGBSA RPL&E CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
- SAQA and through VDQGBSA wishes to give recognition to those individuals that have been practicing for years in the vehicle damage quantification industry and who apply their unique skills and knowledge as a vehicle damage quantifier. Therefore, SAQA had has approved a process whereby the VDQGBSA can give Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPL&E) to these members to register them as Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers and load them on the SAQA National Leaner Records Database against the Occupation of Vehicle Damage Quantifier.
Professional Members
NEW CERTIFIED VEHICLE DAMAGE QUANTIFIER CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES SAQA LOGO:
Note: All new and current Certified VDQ,s will receive the new certificate from this year
7. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
New CPD cycle will start on the 01 January 2023
The CPD Committee have approved a CPD points awarding Directive:
Every Professional member shall be required to furnish the CPD Committee with all the particulars of a CPD activity completed in any one year of a three-year cycle, with the proviso that an average of 10 CPD Points per year must be accrued in three cycles.
8. VDQGBSA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
- Certification of Members as Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers and Professional Members:
- Growth of the VDQGBSA:
- Position the profession of the VDQ concept to become self-regulated in the industry.
- Put Governance structures in place and oversee compliance.
9. Did You Know???Technical Bulletin:
VDQGBSA DYK No:2, ACCIDENT DATA EXTRACTION FROM EDR OR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IN VEHICLE!!
MOST MODERN CARS CAR RETAINS COMPUTER DATA ON THE ACCIDENT
A device roughly comparable to airplane crash investigation devices is often inside many modern vehicles. These can record crucial data seconds leading up to impact (and sometimes even afterward). These devices allow vehicle manufactures to make improvements based off real world experiences. However, this data can also help you in the event of an accident.
EVENT DATA RECORDER
The vehicle’s EDR or electronic control module is this “black box.
1 GENERAL
1.1 SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) ON THE 20 JUNE 2023 AT 17H00
Please save date for Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 20 June 2023 at 17H00
Please take note only members that paid their 2023 membership fees by close of business 31st May 2023 will receive an invite to the meeting. Please make sure your membership has been paid to avoid disappointment!!!
1.2 SAQA POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR RECOGNISING A PROFESSIONAL BODY AND REGISTERING A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
The SAQA Policy and Criteria for Recognising a Professional Body and Registering a Professional Designation for the Purposes of the National Qualifications Framework Act, Act 67 of 2008 (as amended, March 2018)
The Act provides for amongst other the registration of a Professional Designation by a Professional Body.
Paragraph’s 31 – 33 of the SAQA Policy and Criteria refers:
“31. A professional designation shall be conferred by a professional body to an individual in the form of a title, status and/or registration number.
- A professional designation indicates registration of the individual with a professional body, and, where relevant, the right to practise in the particular field of expertise governed by the professional body. Retention of the status is dependent upon compliance with the stated requirements of the professional body concerned.
- A professional designation must be registered separately from a qualification.”
READ MORE CLICK ON THE LINK: SAQA Professional Bodies Policy
1.3 VDQ DESIGNATION AWARDING (PROFESIONAL MEMBER): QUALIFICATION VERSUS CERTIFICATION BY VDQGBSA
There is gossip going around that as soon as the QCTO have approve the assessment instruments and assessment centres have been appointed for members to obtain the VDQ Qualification the current Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers that went through the VDQGBSA RPL&E process will lose their VDQ status THIS IS NOT THE TRUTH.
VDQGBSA mandate from SAQA:
SAQA and VDQGBSA wishes to give recognition to those individuals that have been practicing for years in the vehicle damage quantification industry and who apply their unique skills and knowledge as a vehicle damage quantifier. Therefore, SAQA has approved a process whereby the VDQGBSA can give Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPL&E) to these members to register them as Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers and load them on the SAQA National Leaner Record Database against the Occupation of Vehicle Damage Quantifier.
- This culminated in a Career for individuals that opened a new avenue for employment and ensure quality standards.
- The VDQGBSA is the custodian of this Occupation and career which includes awarding the SAQA – South African Qualifications Authority’s – designation – Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier
- To be recognised and certified as a member of the Community of Expert Practitioners in vehicle damage quantification, is an adjudication of one’s unique competence which in a very highly regarded profession.
- The Vehicle Damage Quantification profession is not an inferior profession as it is validated by the 504 Credits the VDQ Qualification is made up of
There are three routes to obtain Professional Designation as a VDQ:
- VDQ Qualification at a QCTO Training and Assessment provider plus 18 Months Workplace Experience.
- VDQ Qualification through a RPL process at a QCTO Training and Assessment
- Certified VDQ through the VDQGBSA/SAQA RPLE process for current practitioners with certain minimum requirements.

To maintain your professional designation status, you need to comply with VDQGBSA CPD policy:
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. CPD is the holistic commitment of professionals towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout their careers.
Every Professional member shall be required to furnish the CPD Committee with all the particulars of a CPD activity completed in any one year of a three-year cycle, with the proviso that an average of 10 CPD Points per year must be accrued in three cycles.
CPD Three-Year Cycle starting on 01 January 2023.
How will you obtain and maintain the VDQ Professional Status

1.4 OVERVIEW AND VALUE PROPOSITION OF THE VDQGBSA
People always asks what the VDQGBSA is all about, their function and why must they belong to the body. We found it appropriate to draft an overview to try and address all frequently asked questions.
1.4.1 OVERVIEW OF THE VDQGBSA INDEX:
- History
- Business Status
- Financial Overview
- Function of a Professional Body
- Professional Membership Status
- Vision and Mission
- High level Strategic Overview
- Operational Structures. (Board, NEC & REC’s)
- How to become a VDQGBSA member.
- The 3 x ways to obtain a VDQ professional designation and membership as a Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier and to be loaded on the SAQA NLRD system. (VDQGBSA/SAQA RPL&E, QCTO RPL and VDQ Qualification)
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Process for Professional Members
“At an industry meeting held in 2009 at the RMI offices in Randburg the importance for an Assessors and Estimator qualification was agreed upon, a committee was elected to pursue the initiative that failed on numerus occasions before. The committee realised that a qualification on its own will not make a difference if you do not professionalise and regulate the industry. …………………………………………………………
1.4. 2 VDQGBSA History:

1.5 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2023:
1.5.1 Fees due by 31st May 2023
To avoid disappointment and penalties please ensure your membership been paid before 31st May 2023.
1.5.2 2023 VDQGBSA MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE
By this time every member should have received a 2023 membership fee invoice!!
The VDQGBSA management and Board wish to thank all members for their continued support. Your commitment inspires every VDQGBSA staff member, volunteer, and board member to strive towards uplifting the Body to greater heights, improved quality, and continuous innovation.
Our membership fees are based on a lean budget, and it is relatively lower than the market. Our aim is to grow the business in these difficult financial times. It is also imperative to grow the membership bases with sound honourable members that will be true professionals and promote the VDQ business and the occupation.
1.5.3 2023 MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE:

1.5.4 MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES 2023:
On receipt of the full payment for your annual membership fee you will be able to download your New Membership Certificate from your membership portal, the certificate is valid for the year as indicated on the certificate. This certificate is proof that you have paid your membership fees and is a member in good standing. All previous year certificates will be removed from your portal.


1.6 VDQGBSA RPL&E CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND NEW CERTIFIED VEHICLE DAMAGE QUANTIFIER CERTIFICATE WITH SAQA LOGO:
1.6.1 VDQGBSA RPL&E CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
- SAQA and VDQGBSA wishes to give recognition to those individuals that has been practicing for years in the vehicle damage quantification industry and who apply their unique skills and knowledge as a vehicle damage quantifier. Therefore, SAQA had approved a process whereby the VDQGBSA can give Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPL&E) to these members to register them as Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers and load them on the SAQA National Leaner Records Database against the Occupation of Vehicle Damage Quantifier.
- This culminated in a Career for individuals that opened a new avenue for employment and ensure quality standards.
- The VDQGBSA is the custodian of this Occupation and career which includes awarding the SAQA – South African Qualifications Authority’s – designation – Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifier
- To be recognised and certified as a member of the Community of Expert Practitioners in vehicle damage quantification, is an adjudication of one’s unique competence which is a very highly regarded profession.
- The Vehicle Damage Quantification profession is not an inferior profession as it is validated by the 504 Credits the VDQ Qualification is made up of.
- The Qualification consists of knowledge and skill in the repair processes to that include mechanical, electrical, body and paint repairs and the ability to determine the cost, scope, processes, and method of repairs.
1.6.2 TO FOLLOW THIS PATH THE MEMBER, NEED TO CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 and a minimum of 5 years’ vehicle damage quantification experience.
- Grade 10 and a minimum of 7 years’ vehicle damage quantification experience.
- One or both of the following related Trade Qualifications Automotive Body Repairer and or Motor Mechanic and a minimum of 5 years’ vehicle damage quantification experience.
- One of the following related Trade Qualifications Auto Electrician and or Spray Painter and a minimum of 7 years’ vehicle damage quantification experience.
- No Related qualification with a minimum of 15 years’ vehicle damage quantification experience.
1.6.3 NEW CERTIFIED VEHICLE DAMAGE QUANTIFIER CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES SAQA LOGO:
This certificate is an adjudication of your registration with the SAQA as a Certified Vehicle damage Quantifier. It is a lifelong Certificate same as your Matric, Diploma, Degree, or Trade certificate. However, this certificate does not validate you as a member in good standing with the VDQGBSA.
Your membership in Good Standing is validated by your annual membership certificate as indicated above in Paragraph

Note: All new and current Certified Vehicle Damage Quantifiers will receive the new certificate.
1.7 CONTINUIOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
1.7.1 The CPD Committee has update the CPD points awarding Directive:
Want to stay ahead of the industry and to comply with SAQA requirements for professional practitioners?
The VDQGBSA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs will help you grow your knowledge in the field of your profession and keep improving your competence.
1.7.1.1 The VDQGBSA CPD Committee mandate.
It is important to note that the CPD committee is the custodian of YOUR CPD Program and is obligated to ensure that you develop your expertise, grow professionally, and enhance your career as a member of the VDQGBSA. To enable the VDQGBSA to manage your CPD requirements the VDQGBSA must continually ensure that their CPD Program meets the necessary requirements to ensure your success. The VDQGBSA is therefore mandated to continually review their CPD Program to ensure its stays relevant and of a consequence it must continually revisit the CPD Directive and effect changes it deems appropriate.
The CPD Committee will award CPD points according to their discretion in terms of the categories and point allocations using the guidelines as set out under point No 5: Categories of Activities that qualifies for CPD Points.
1.7.1.2 CPD Requirements for Professional Members.
Keep learning. Keep earning.
Every Professional member shall be required to furnish the CPD Committee with all the particulars of a CPD activity completed in any one year of a three-year cycle, with the proviso that an average of 10 CPD Points per year must be accrued in three cycles.
1.7.1.3 CPD Three-Year Cycle starting on 01 January 2023.
- Your current accrued points will be carried over to this cycle starting on 01 January 2023
- If a member earns more than 30 points in a 3 year cycle the surplus will be carried over to the next cycle.
- New members joining in the three year -cycle need to do pro-rata points based on remaining time left in the cycle.
- A Minimum of 10 CPD Points per year must be accrued in the three-year cycle.
- To Claim CPD Points the particulars should include amongst other:
- The full name of the Professional member and their Membership number
- The name and registration number of the accredited CPD service Provider
- The Service Providers detail
- The nature and level of the activity (Index of the content)
- The attendance starts and completion date.
1.7.1.4 Categories of Activities that qualifies for CPD Points – are:
1.7.1.4.1 Formal Training / Learning / Teaching / Mentoring:
This is training/learning than can be directly linked to the qualification framework, curriculum and or new repair methods and skills required to deliver a vehicle repair quantum.
Recommended Ratio for awarding CPD points 2-3 Hours = 1 CPD Point (10 Points is a Minimum of 20 Hours Training)
1.7.1.4.2 Complementary Formal Training/Learning/Teaching/Mentoring:
This is training not directly linked to the qualification framework/curriculum and can also include training on tools, systems and instruments, amongst other, that is needed to optimise operation efficiency to produce accurate and cost-effective quantum.
Recommended Ratio for awarding CPD points 4-6 Hours = 1 CPD Point (10 Points is Minimum of 40 Hours Training)
1.7.1.4.3 In-Formal: Industry Events/Activities:
Industry related activities, seminars, meetings including VDQGBSA Annual General Meeting, etc.
Recommended Ratio for awarding CPD points 8-16 Hours = 1 CPD Point (10 Points is Minimum of 40 Hours Training)
1.7.1.5 Categories of Activities that do not qualify for CPD Points – are:
- Time spent on Planning, organising, or facilitating any activity except facilitation of training.
- Non referenced letters to the Editor of accredited journals.
- Written assignments.
- Compilation of student training manuals for internal use.
- Staff and administrative meetings.
- Tours and or viewing of exhibits and demonstrations relevant to vehicle damage quantification.
2 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
2.1.1 Certification of Members:
a. Apply for the VDQ internal RPLE accreditation for all members that qualify before the authorities close the grace period and require members to complete the full qualification.
b. Subscribe to Continuous Development Programs to ensure a Professional member remains knowledgeable and accredited on new technology and repair methods.
2.1.2 Growth of the VDQGBSA:
c. Grow the membership and promote the VDQ to become the strength in the industry.
2.1.3 Position the profession of the VDQ concept to become self-regulated in the industry
Position the VDQGBSA in the industry to act as catalyst between the Motor Manufactures, Motor Body Repairs, and Insurance Industry.
2.1.4 Governance:
Entrench the governance structure in business to ensure Professional Members operate in the ambit of the Constitution of the VDQGBSA
3 ADD ON SERVICES FOR MEMBERS:
To assist the members, we are busy evaluating suppliers whom can add value. With bulk participation we can create a platform to negotiate better rates and procurement benefits in the future. This can also support the VDQGBSA financially to relieve financial pressure on the membership income stream.
Members are welcome to introduce us to a supplier that is willing to participate in this initiative on our terms.
Professional Indemnity & Defective Workmanship & Cyber Insurance Cover

4 Did You Know???
4.1 VDQGBSA DYK No:2, ACCIDENT DATA EXTRACTION FROM EDR OR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IN VEHICLE!! APRIL 2023.

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