Collision Repair Training | United States
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OEM Training: GM Training
General Motors and I-CAR announced a training relationship that began on January 1, 2004. In the mutually beneficial arrangement, I-CAR will conduct all GM body structural repair training within the United States. As I-CAR students, all GM dealer body structural and collision repair technicians will complete their training by attending I-CAR collision repair programs utilizing the I-CAR existing class delivery system and instructors. With this relationship, GM dealer and dealer-sponsored body structural and collision repair technicians will not only receive the most up-to-date training in collision repair, but the collision industry also will experience an increase in training consistency. By utilizing the class search function and entering in your local zip/postal code (to the right), you can search for programs specific to the General Motors and I-CAR training relationship. As of January 2004, GM accepts the following I-CAR training programs for body structural repair training:
GM also requires that a body structural technician complete one of the following I-CAR qualification tests: When planning your training, remember that I-CAR strongly encourages you to be familiar with the concepts and repair technologies found in the prior recommended programs listed for each Live training program. These programs contain relevant content that greatly enhances the value of the program and significantly increases the likelihood of your successful program completion. Training for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 The comprehensive Z06 body structural and collision repair program titled Collision Repair Overview for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (GEN01) is now available exclusively through I-CAR. Collision Repair Overview for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (GEN01) is a GM STC-required training program for Corvette dealers to properly service the unique Z06 body structure. This vehicle has an all-aluminum chassis, replacing high-strength steels with the lighter metal in such key parts as the hydroformed frame rails. As the Corvette Z06 vehicle arrives at Chevrolet dealerships, it’s crucial to have GM Body Structural Technicians fully trained on this vehicle. While not prerequisite to the Z06 training program, it is highly recommended that body structural technicians complete the GM STC required I-CAR programs and qualification test as soon as possible. The I-CAR aluminum welding programs listed below should be completed in preparation for the Z06 training program. The aluminum (MIG) welding training programs and qualification test (WCA01, WCA02 and WCA03) must be taken in sequential order. While not required by GM STC, I-CAR strongly recommends completion of the following programs; these programs have been identified by I-CAR to assist the student in successfully completing the required programs and qualification test and to obtain the most benefit from the Z06 training program: GM technicians can also search the I-CAR online class schedules to find other available I-CAR training programs in their area. For questions regarding GM training requirements or records, please visit the GM STC web site.The following PDF shows all I-CAR training with symbols to indicate which I-CAR programs meeting GM Body Structural training requirements.
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