Vale Testing
Who is Vale Training Solutions?
Vale Training is a Sedgwick company that specializes in training and certification of claims and repair specialists. For a complete description of company history and services, please click here.
Who is Dented?
Dented is the sole approved Canadian administrator of the Vale PDR Certification testing program. Given the highly unregulated nature of PDR in Canada, Dented believes that granting Canadian PDR technicians access to certification is a necessary step toward legitimizing the PDR industry. Vale’s predefined program, combined with the Optimap2 digital surface-measuring device, enables Dented to administer this test in an unbiased and objective manner.
What is Vale PDR Certification?
Vale PDR Certification is a timed, repeatably objective evaluation of actual multiple paintless dent repairs on both steel and aluminum panels. The repeatable, unbiased measurement is conducted with an Optimap2, a digital-optical surface-measuring device that uses Phase Stepped Deflectometry (PSD). The Optimap2 not only provides colour mapping but a cross-sectional analysis of the pre and post repair. This device can measure surface imperfections to the micron level! Repairs completed within the predesignated parameters result in the technician completing the test. The successful technician will be assigned a Vale ID and a certification level and added to Vale’s database, verifying their successful completion of the certification.
Why is Vale Certification important?
As a customer, Peace of Mind, Vale Certification ensures that the PDR Technician has a verifiable skill level in dent removal.
As a technician, Vale Certification allows you to verify your skills through a credible third party. Sedwick is an industry leader in training and certification for many trades and skills. As the PDR market becomes more competitive, this Certification builds professional credibility and is another tool in your toolkit that helps set you apart from the competition.
Who can get tested?
Testing is available to any PDR technician within our jurisdiction.
Where?
Vale testing occurs throughout Central and Western Canada, although larger groups out East can be accommodated.
How do I get more information?
Please complete the form below, and a Vale representative will contact you shortly to answer any questions you have.
Once achieving the Vale PDR Certification
Vale Certified Technicians are assigned a Vale ID number and a Vale Digital ID card.
Certified Technicians are encouraged to guide customers to Vale’s database, where they can search and verify their certification.
Their name, ID, and certificate level are entered into Vale’s database and posted on the ValeTraining Solutions website to “prove” the authenticity of certificate achievement.
Vale Certified Technicians are leaders within the field. In support of this differentiator, Vale has sanctioned all eligible Vale Certified Technicians access to preferred pricing on select Mitchell software and products. This includes Mitchell Cloud Estimating, Mitchell TechAdvisor, and Mitchell’s MD-500. Together, we provide access to everything you need to perform safe, high-quality repairs!
