Collision Repair Training | United States
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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2003 Archives
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REGISTER TODAY FOR I-CAR'S NACE ENHANCED DELIVERY PROGRAMSThose attending NACE 2003 have the opportunity to learn about the latest collision repair procedures and technologies by registering for an I-CAR Enhanced Delivery training program! I-CAR will offer seven programs from its Enhanced Delivery curriculum this year at NACE, which is to be held in Orlando, Florida from December 4 - 7, 2003. Participants may sign up for the programs through NACE, as part of their NACE registration, either online or by calling 888.529.1641.The programs will be offered on Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6, at a reduced rate of $60 for each four-hour program. The class schedule is: After November 25, 2003, registration for these programs must be made on-site in Orlando. For more information, please visit the NACE web site or call 888.529.1641. |
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REMINDER: ONLINE TRAINING SURVEY - SATURN VUE LOWER RAIL SECTIONINGAs was noted in the last e-newsletter, the I-CAR Tech Centre is asking for your help in evaluating a vehicle-specific online training program recently developed in cooperation with the Saturn Corporation. The online training covers the vehicle-specific procedures for sectioning the lower rail on the 2002 Saturn Vue. This online training program not only provides the Saturn Vue service manual steps for performing the lower rail sectioning procedures, but also provides a detailed look at how those steps should be performed. To develop this training, I-CAR technicians performed each step of the sectioning procedure under the guidance of Saturn engineers. Detailed text, close-up pictures, and videos document the entire repair process. Additionally, topics on part locations, equipment, materials, information requirements, and related repair procedures help answer all those repair questions that seem to surface on every repair. There are even some interactive quizzes to ensure that you understand the repair procedures. This online training program is NOT designed to be a regular feature of the I-CAR e-newsletter. As a matter of fact, this is the only one that I-CAR has currently developed. However, you are invited you to review this trial edition and complete the product survey at the end of the training program. Your survey input about this product is important for I-CAR and will be used to determine the feasibility of future online training products. The Tech Centre would like to thank everyone who has taken time to view this online trial and complete the prroduct survery at the end of the training program. If you have not already done so, please select the link below to start the Saturn Vue lower rail training. To ensure that your computer is properly configured, please be sure to read the software plug-in requirements and other information on the first page of the program. To ensure that your input is used in our evaluations please complete the training demonstration and survey no later than November 23, 2003. |
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND "THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY" OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS The I-CAR Education Foundation, in conjunction with Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. and "The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry," is proud to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity for female collision repair students.
In order to promote both the increasing importance of a skilled and educated workforce as well as recognizing the increasing leadership roles and growing opportunities for women in the industry, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. has established the "Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry" program. This program annually recognizes the leadership contributions that are made by a unique group of individuals that have dedicated themselves to the betterment of this industry and their communities. On behalf of "The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry," Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. has chosen to donate funds to the I-CAR Education Foundation for scholarships so that additional opportunities can be created for women in the collision repair industry. Applicants for the scholarships must be a high school senior that are in a collision repair training class with plans to continue their education in collision repair after graduation.The monies will be paid for post-secondary education or to attend I-CAR Enhanced Delivery Courses. This year there will be one $2,000 scholarship awarded, as well as eight $1,000 runner-up scholarships. The Education Foundation will announce the winners at NACE this December. The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of entry-level employees for the collision industry. A total of 249 high schools that are ASE certified to the NATEF standards received a letter and student application for this scholarship. Both the student applicant and instructor were asked to write a short essay explaining why the student should be awarded the scholarship. Executive Director of the Education Foundation Ron Ray added "It is a pleasure to administer this scholarship program for Akzo Nobel and reward these talented, future female collision industry employees." The Executive Committee of the Education Foundation's Board of Trustees will make the final selection of winners. The Executive Committee consists of:
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FUTURE I-CAR CANADIAN INSTRUCTORS BEING TRAINED To satisfy the demands for additional training, two I-CAR Instructor Qualification Workshops (IQWs) were conducted in Ontario and Manitoba.
Ontario Caroline Lacasse and Bruce Peters facilitated the IQW in Toronto from October 17 - 19, 2003 at the Canadian I-CAR office in Etobicoke, Ontario. Candidates who are taking on the great responsibility of becoming I-CAR instructors included Bob Paladichuck, Dennis Kim, Sean Wallace, Saeed Ahmed, and Gerald Allen. The instructor candidates, who reside in a wide range of communities surrounding Toronto in Southern Ontario, are excited to assist I-CAR in conducting proper collision repair training programs in Canada. An increased number of industry technicians and professionals will have the ability of attending I-CAR training programs as individuals of different backgrounds and areas within the collision industry step-up and take on the role of an I-CAR instructor.
Sid Van Oeveren and Roy Watkins facilitated the Manitoba IQW from October 3 - 5, 2003 at the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) office in Winnipeg. The instructor candidates included Heidi Reffler; Don Mayor; and David Loewen, all of Manitoba, as well as Reg Hamonic and Ward Zintel of Saskatchewan. There is a strong demand for I-CAR training in the Manitoba area and these motivated instructor candidates are ready to take their newly developed skills to the knowledge-hungry students within the collision industry. Due to the increased interest from the Saskatchewan region, as well as additional candidates in Manitoba and Alberta there is another Canadian IQW being planned for early 2004. Do you believe you have what it takes to become an I-CAR instructor and help train the industry on the latest collision repair procedures and technology? Contact I-CAR Instructor Support Manager Todd Hank at 877.218.7246 or the I-CAR Field Operations Support Manager Jean-Marc Julien in Canada at 800.422.7456 for more information! |
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I-CAR APPROVED FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION UNIT CREDITS FOR INSURANCE ADJUSTERS IN TEXASThe Texas Department of Insurance requires adjusters to train continually by requiring 30 hours of training every two years to renew their adjusters' license. It has helped the state's collision industry by placing insurance personnel in the classroom with technicians and business owners. Texas is the most active state in the U.S. taking advantage of approved I-CAR classes for continuing education (CE) credits. The I-CAR Southwest Field Office processes CE credits for over 250 Texas insurance personnel each year.
As of September 18, 2003, the following I-CAR Enhanced Delivery programs are approved by the Texas Department of Insurance for "general type" continuing education credits.
If you have any questions please contact I-CAR Southwest Field Manager Jeff Peevy at 800.422.7456. |
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE…Can you correctly answer the following questions?1. Technician A says that some wiper systems will set a diagnostic trouble code. Technician B says that a faulty control module in a wiper system requires replacement. Who is right?
To find the answers to these questions and additional information attend the Power Accessories Program 1 - Accessories I-CAR Enhanced Delivery program! To find a class near you, simply enter in your local zip/postal code to I-CAR's online class schedules search or contact an I-CAR field manager at 800.ICAR.456 for more information. |
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ENHANCED DELIVERY STATUSAs we introduce new Enhanced Delivery training programs, we will continue to update you on recently completed programs, as well as those in development. For a list of the latest Enhanced Delivery programs available, you can view or download the PDF below. Available programs are highlighted in red. You can also search our online class schedules to find an Enhanced Delivery program near you.
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