Dents & Dings is a two-week, hands-on certification that introduces the complete beginner to the lucrative art of Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). From quoting repairs to completing the work to industry standards, this intensive course will give you the confidence to make money right out of the gate – and get a taste for the lifestyle flexibility of a PDR career.
Want to be paid well without working all year round?
HOW IT WORKS
Learn the basics to get started and take on any door dent challenge.
Know how to repair small to medium size dents & dings
Confidently quote and assess vehicles for dents, dings & creases
Career opportunities with mobile service companies
6-month post-course support
Learn in small, hands-on classes
“Anyone from any walk of life can have a go at this. You don't have to have a panel or mechanical background. If you're prepared to work and have a go, you can certainly make a good living off it.”
Dale FaulknerThe Dent Academy Student
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Your Roadmap From Rookie to Dints & Dings Certified
- Introduction // Overview
- PDR Tools // Safety Precautions
- Tool Kart Setup
- LED Light Reading // Positioning
- Repair Levels // Focus Levels
- Pushing Rhythms // Locating & Repairing
- Leverage // Tool selection
- Locate and tracking Framework
- Tapping Down
- Feather & Pressure hold Framework
- Practical
- Glue Pulling // Slide Hammer & Mini Lifter
IN ADDITION
Post Course Support & Mentoring
We want you to feel confident and armed to take on any hurdles that may arise when you start out doing your first repairs. So, for the next 6 months after your course, we’re on hand for you to turn to with any questions, hiccups or problems you run in to.
Additionally, you will have access to the following 4 Super Sessions:
- Session 1: This session will troubleshoot any questions or issues you have around invoicing and accounts.
- Session 2: This session will provide support and answer any questions you have around a specific problem, repair or job.
- Session 3: This session provides networking opportunities to kick start you in the PDR Industry so you’re well-connected and can find work.
- Session 4: This session is your opportunity to bring any questions you still have to the table to be answered.
Career Opportunities
One of our main driving factors of creating The Dent Academy was to create reliable PDR technicians we can count on to deliver outstanding work. Upon graduating Dents & Dings, you may be presented with an opportunity to join our HRT team. If we can’t supply work, we’ll do our best to position you with industry players who may be able to provide work.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
John Ashton
Founder of The Dent Academy & Hail Response Team (HRT)
Beginning his career as an apprentice boat builder, John transferred his skills into Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) and started working with world-class technicians across 4 different countries. From repair work directly for vehicle manufacturers to fixing brand new cars before they were shipped worldwide, John has personally repaired over 1 000 vehicles – earning him consistent, 6 figure year incomes.
Arriving home, he realised he could raise the standard of Australia’s PDR Industry. HRT was created and specialises in catastrophic repair and damage. John prides himself on creating nothing less than perfection from both himself and his students and is determined to produce an end finish that is considered unachievable in the industry.
“I had absolutely no prior knowledge of what Paintless Dent Removal was or how it was done. I found the training very hands-on, engaging and practical.”
Liam WilsonThe Dent Academy Student
