Courses

Basic Estimate Writing is a 45-minute course that explains the function of a damage report, sections of a damage report, and items that are included in a damage report. Labor operations and categories are also explained and identified as well as refinish operations such as paint and material charges. Other items on a damage report, including subtotals, supplements, betterment, and appearance allowance, are also explained in this course.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

List the types of information recorded on a damage report
Explain the types of administration information that is included in a damage report
Define event logs, repair authorization, prestores, and notes sections
Explain how refinish tasks are added to a damage report
Define the different types of labor operations
Identify the different types of labor categories
List the types of deductions commonly used on an estimate
Determine when manual entry items are necessary
List the different types of part sources used when ordering parts
List the paint and material charges that are included in the estimate
Explain what subtotals and supplements are in an estimate
Define appearance allowance and betterment