Minimum 40 hours of professional development

Annual Training Standard

A certified MOTOEXPERT appraiser should complete at least 40 hours of professional training per year. Training should be relevant to the appraiser certified scope and current automotive technology.

Training areas

Annual training should support technical quality and practical appraisal competence.

Technology

Vehicle technology

Modern vehicle systems, electronic control units, repair methods and diagnostics.

EV

Electric and hybrid vehicles

High-voltage safety, battery damage, hybrid architecture and diagnostic evidence.

ADAS

Driver assistance systems

Sensors, calibration, camera systems, radar, lidar and damage relevance.

Valuation

Damage and valuation

Repair cost calculation, depreciation, residual value and market data interpretation.

Documentation

Report quality

Photographic evidence, traceability, clear reasoning and reviewable conclusions.

Compliance

Code of Honour and confidentiality

Professional conduct, data protection, impartiality and correct use of MOTOEXPERT status.

Training is part of status maintenance

The annual training record may be requested during certification, surveillance, complaint review or recertification. Training hours should be documented with provider, date, duration, topic and proof of participation.

The annual training record may be requested during certification, surveillance, complaint review or recertification. Training hours should be documented with provider, date, duration, topic and proof of participation.