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VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program

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Volkswagen of America has established a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program in the United States. This program provides Volkswagen-certification for collision repair facilities performing repairs in accordance with Volkswagen’s high safety standards and specifications.

Select I-CAR classroom training, online training, and Welding Qualification Series’ are required components of the Volkswagen-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program. Prospective and current Volkswagen-Certified Collision Repair Facilities should click here to access the program website for a detailed listing of training requirements.

Required I-CAR Training For Volkswagen Collision Repair Network Technicians

Body Collision Technician Requirements

• Advanced High-Strength Steel Overview (AHS01)
  - Online Training program
  
• Hazardous Materials, Personnel Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01)
• Automotive Foams (FOM01)
• Corrosion Protection (CPS01)
• Steel Unitized Structures Technologies and Repair (SPS07)
• Measuring (MEA01)
• Structural Straightening Steel (SSS01)
• Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (WCS04)
• Steel Unibody Front and Rear Rails, Floors, and Front Structure (SPS01)
• Steel Unibody A-,B-,C-, D-Pillars, and Rocker Panels (SPS02)
• Stationary Glass (GLA02)

A GMA (MIG) steel welding qualification or equivalent welding certification is also required by Volkswagen. Either of the following I-CAR courses will meet this requirement:

• Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series (WCS03)

             OR

• Structural Parts Steel Welding Qualification Series (SPS05)