OPRS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Why Is BETAG’s OPRS Program Important?

There are 3 macro factors to consider:

• Work mix in body shops has been steadily changing & non-structural outer panel repairs now account for >60% of the total


• Significant advances in material technology and long-term erosion of technicians’ repair skills have favored panel replacement


• Insurers put a high premium on repairing more panels (lower cost and faster throughput). BUT lack of skills has become a major drag

What Tangible Benefits Does BETAG’s OPRS Program Offer?

BETAG’s OPRS Program is an opportunity to:

• Address the shortage of skilled technicians;


• Increase throughput & gross margin;


• Improve CSI (& exceed insurance PBAs where relevant); and


• Create a competitive edge, to grow market share

How Does BETAG’s OPRS Program Achieve That?

BETAG’s OPRS Program turbocharges the skills of entry level technicians (‘C techs’) to create productive, more efficient (150%+) non-structural outer panel repair specialists

This means:

• Master Technicians (‘A’ techs) can focus on the complex structural repairs demanding their knowledge & skills;


• Reliance on new parts and the associated risk of delay can be reduced; and


• Production capacity can be increased

Contact Us or Click here to find & register for the next OPRS Program in your region.

ACCREDITATION

BETAG's Outer Panel Repair Specialist Accreditation is awarded to technicians on successful completion of all elements of the skill development program and a formal skill assessment.

This is recognized with a completion certificate and personalized plaque.

Accreditations are maintained on BETAG’s eGuidance platform and, with the technician’s permission, will be accessible to repairers, OEMs and Insurance companies that recognize BETAG’s OPRS program.

Linking successful attainment of BETAG's OPRS Accreditation to a performance related, pay & incentive scheme also creates opportunities for shops to attract and retain technicians in today's competitive labor market.

Contact Us or Click here to find & register for the next OPRS Program in your region.

RESOURCES & SUPPORT

BETAG offers a wide range of additional resources to technicians before, during and after the OPRS skill development program, which are intended to encourage continuous learning and create opportunity to ask for specific help or advice about outer panel repair.

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