Collision Repair Training | United States
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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2005 Archives
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TEXAS REPAIR FACILITY AWARDED CAR-O-LINER CR500DA RESISTANCE SPOT WELDER
"As a past Chairman of the I-CAR Education Foundation and because of our company involvement with I-CAR training and ASE certification of many of our own training programs it was an easy decision to make when asked to donate the welder," said Larry Carter, President and CEO of Car-O-Liner Company. "Congratulations to Precision Headliners and Auto Trim." I-CAR Executive President and CEO Tom McGee said, "We would like to congratulate Precision Headliners not only on winning the donated Car-O-Liner welder, but also for their recognition of the importance of training, education, and certification in today's collision industry. Car-O-Liner also deserves our appreciation for their participation in this program and for their generous contribution of the CR500 welder. The donation provided an opportunity for Car-O-Liner, I-CAR, I-CAR Education Foundation, ASE, and NATEF to recognize a business' commitment to professionalism in collision repair." "We thank Car-O-Liner for donating the welder for this special promotion at NACE, and congratulate Precision Headliners as our winner," said Ron Weiner, ASE president. "This cooperation between our four organizations has been a great way to spotlight the value that training, education, and certification brings to the collision industry."
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JOSHUA NELMS NAMED 2005 CRIN INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
The Collision Repair Instructors Network (CRIN) and the I-CAR Education Foundation are proud to announce that Joshua Nelms, a collision repair instructor from the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison, IL, has been named the 2005 Instructor of the Year. Nelms received an expense-paid trip to NACE 2005 where he was honored and presented with a commemorative plaque during the annual CRIN Meeting. Nelms has been in the collision industry for over ten years and has been an instructor for four. He has worked tirelessly to continue to improve the collision repair program at the Technology Center of DuPage by getting vehicle donations, computer equipment, and implementing the I-CAR Live curriculum. Nelms also volunteers his time by participating in local collision industry events, taking his students on field trips, and recently conducted an interview for the new www.collisioncareers.org web site. In addition to being an outstanding instructor, Nelms has been racing cars since 1989. In 2005 he was the Illiana Speedway Mid American Champion with six feature wins and three fast qualifiers. CRIN is sponsored by the I-CAR Education Foundation and is designed to facilitate the exchange of technical and professional information among collision repair instructors, school administrators, and industry partners. Ron Ray, Executive Director of the Education Foundation states that: "The Trustees had a challenging selection to make this year. We have a number of CRIN members that are outstanding in their field, and wish we could honor all of them. Josh does an exemplary job of preparing students for entry-level positions in the collision industry, and goes above and beyond the call of duty." The I-CAR Education Foundation's Board of Trustees' Executive Committee made the final selection. The Executive Committee consists of:
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GOLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESSES APPROACH 15 YEARS An elite group of only eight businesses has qualified as Gold Class Professionals for 15 consecutive years. I-CAR would like to congratulate and thank the following businesses for their exceptional commitment to collision repair training.
Businesses that have earned, or are fast approaching 15 years as Gold Class Professionals are listed below in the order that they joined the program:
"The incredible dedication shown by these Gold Class Professionals over the years is a testament to the value of earning and maintaining the Gold Class Professionals designation," explained I-CAR Director of Business Development and North American Operations Rick Tuuri. "On behalf of I-CAR, and as a vehicle owner, I would like to sincerely thank these businesses for being progressive enough to understand the importance of proper collision repair training." |
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I-CAR ADDS LEXUS TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY!New to I-CAR online training! I-CAR introduces the latest addition to its online training library – the 2001 Lexus IS300 Front Rail Replacement procedure. In this procedure, you will learn the specifics of how to properly section the inner and outer panels of the lower front rail. Similar to other vehicle-specific online training programs, this program covers multiple model years. Refer to your estimating guide for to determine which model years are covered by this procedure. Topics covered in the program include:
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I-CAR HOSTS CANADIAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY FORUMRecord attendance and the need for technical training were the highlights of the I-CAR insurance forum held on Thursday November 10. With over 40 attendees including representation from Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces, 11 insurance companies were in attendance to learn why technical training is so important to the industry and find out more about the I-CAR offerings. "Everything old is new again," stated Rick Tuuri, I-CAR Director of Businesses Development and North American Operations. Tuuri paralleled the creation of I-CAR 26 years ago, to address the advent of new technology in the 1970s, as evidenced by the proliferation of the unibody vehicle, to the current situation in rapidly changing automotive technology. "The challenges in vehicle repair that we face today can only be successfully addressed if we continue to work together as an industry to meet those challenges. I-CAR was designed by the industry to do just that," said Tuuri. He went on to say that "Through it all, I-CAR has been unwavering in our support of the Canadian marketplace." I-CAR Technical Development Manager Jason Bartanen provided the attendees with an up-close look at the latest in current technology along with what is in store for the future. Bartanen noted that today's vehicles already have many different types of steels and composites and stated that aluminum is becoming increasingly popular as many vehicle makers use more and more in both high and mid-range vehicles. Few people knew the extent that automotive foams play in automotive structural parts today. Bartanen focused on the message that taking I-CAR classes and other training programs is every bit as important today as it has ever been. Shirley Stobnicky from Creative Partners in Performance Inc. spoke about the value of investing in training. "It is important to understand and calculate the return on investment (ROI) of training. Once a company is able to understand this, they can then understand that training is truly an investment, not an expense", stated Stobnicky. "Then it is no longer a question of whether you should train or not, but rather, when and how training should be built it into your budget process." A panel of five members of I-CAR Canadian Advisory Committee presented their views on the importance of implementing a training component into every business plan in the collision industry. I-CAR Canadian Manager Tracey Blouin monitored two insurers and three repairers as they discussed the need for training in all segments, citing everything from improvements in quality to reduced exposure to liability. "Train we must", said Tony Canade of Assured Automotive. "There are many elements that make up a professional facility from management to equipment to training. Without a national accreditation program, the only benchmark that exists is for training – the Gold Class Professionals program for facilities, and the Platinum Individual program for industry professionals." "Training is the key to achieving, maintaining and continually improving your business" said Lorenzo D'Alessandro of 427 Auto Collision. "Untrained employees cause production delays, frustrates management, stresses fellow employees and decreases customer satisfaction. Training leads to satisfaction and self-worth for the employee." "Learning and Development is an important component of Aviva Canada's personal growth", states Wendy Hillier. "Benefits of ongoing training include a better working environment, employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction." "We are not watchdogs for the collision repair industry but we are happy to work with you" was Hillier's clear message. "Identifying and working with professional business partners is important to the future of Aviva". "Get Engaged" was the focus for Larry Jefferies of CARSTAR Automotive Canada. "Looking back at the introduction of the unibody vehicles, that was a revolution for everyone; the equipment providers, the technicians, insurers and collision repair facilities", said Jefferies. "We were a lot younger and more enthusiastic towards learning. Since then, how we do business has changed. It's more difficult and involved to get the vehicle back to its' pre-accident condition. The access of training has never been easier either. I-CAR now offers training via conventional classroom, Collision TV and on-line. We must all Support, Invest and Acknowledge the need for training." "Invest in your Employees' Knowledge" was the message from Rich Zamperin of Allstate Insurance Canada. "Insurers and Repairers alike need to acknowledge and accept that training leads back to increased productivity and reduces costs. Compliance and consistency leads to the right decision every time." Sam Pezzullo, the Canadian Representative on the I-CAR International Board of directors and the Board Liaison to the I-CAR Canadian Advisory Committee wrapped up the day's message reminding the group that I-CAR has a "no class cancellation" policy in effect. The commitment to training in Canada is ongoing. He then challenged the attendees to go back to their companies with the following questions:
For more information, please contact I-CAR Canada Manager Tracey Blouin. I-CAR wishes to thank the following companies for attending and showing their ongoing support:
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I-CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION APPOINTS DONALD F. ASKEW AND LARRY J. CARTER TO CHAIRMEN EMERITIThe I-CAR Education Foundation announced the appointment of Donald F. Askew, president of Askew Enterprises, and Larry J. Carter, president of the Car-O-Liner Company, as Chairmen Emeriti. During recent board meetings, the I-CAR and I-CAR Education Foundation directors and trustees approved the appointment Askew and Carter, to the new termed-position of Chairmen Emeriti.
"The I-CAR Education Foundation is grateful for the past service and numerous contributions of these retired Chairmen, and we are honored to recognize their potential as a continuing valuable resource, and we are committed to fostering an active, ongoing relationship with them," said Clark Plucinski of True2Form Collision Repair Centers and current Chairman of the I-CAR Education Foundation Board of Trustees. "In my position as Executive Director, I worked closely with both Don and Larry in their role as Chairman. Both provided leadership to the trustees and staff during challenging and rewarding times," said Ron Ray, Executive Director of the I-CAR Education Foundation. |
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I-CAR RECOGNIZES NEW AND LONG-TERM GOLD CLASS BUSINESSES The following businesses have maintained their Gold Class Professionals designation for at least ten consecutive years as of November 1, 2005. They are listed alphabetically by the region's state or province.
The Gold Class Professionals program continues to grow and welcomed nearly 150 new Gold Class Professionals between August 2, 2005 and November 1, 2005. I-CAR would like to commend these businesses on their commitment to collision repair training. I-CAR is grateful for the dedication shown by all of its Gold Class Professionals businesses, and looks forward to the time when every person in the collision industry has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve complete and safe repairs. Please note: Gold Class Professionals recognition appears bi-monthly in the I-CAR e-newsletter. The next recognition article will appear in a January 2006 edition.
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COLLISION TV AVAILABLE TO ENTIRE CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR I-CAR TRAINING PATH TASK AREAS: REFINISHING With over seventy training programs, including many new vehicle-specific programs, and three qualification tests, the I-CAR training curriculum provides the collision industry a thorough understanding of the collision repair process.
All collision industry professionals may now follow one I-CAR training paths document. Organized by task areas, the training paths allow individuals to select specific training programs and qualification tests that meet their needs. To select the training that is right for you:
Remember: a good training program teaches you new information while incorporating and reviewing some material you already know and use. Below are the I-CAR training programs listed under the Refinishing task area. Because Group I builds on the Core Training Programs, and programs in Group II build on Group I and so on, you need to have an understanding of materials found in the Core Training Programs as well as previous groups before beginning more advanced training. Refinishing I Refinishing II Refinishing III A complete listing of the I-CAR training programs and their I-CAR Recommended Training Paths task areas are available online. |
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REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING QUALIFICATION TEST!Have you advanced your professional skills by successfully completing one of the three I-CAR qualification tests (QTs)? Recognized by many OEMs, insurance companies, and other collision industry segments, I-CAR QTs allow professionals the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to perform the tasks required for proper, efficient, and safe collision repairs. Demonstrate your skills by registering for an I-CAR QT today! Click on a state/province below to view their full QT training schedule! Find Qualification Tests Located In:
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for I-CAR QTs. Please contact I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872 to check availability of QT dates and open seats. Need to view additional test dates or are you located in a different I-CAR region? Visit the QT specific web page and simply enter in your ZIP/postal code to find the most up-to-date class and qualification test schedules!
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