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Current Events/News: E-newsletter: 2006 Archives

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BE GRANDFATHERED INTO 5&2, 10&2

Gold Class Professionals and Platinum IndividualAttention businesses planning to attain the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation or professionals desiring the Platinum Individual status... be sure to send I-CAR your application before January 1, 2007 to be grandfathered into the new 5&2, 10&2 requirements.

All businesses who do not currently hold the Gold Class designation, but who will qualify under the current position-related point requirements are encouraged to apply now to take advantage of grandfathering. Not sure if your business will qualify? Contact customer care for a complimentary Gold Class status report or download and submit a Gold Class status report request form.

Discount Coupon Order Form Training Transcript And Gold Class Status Request Form (219K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

All individuals with the complete tested position-related point requirements may apply now for grandfathering or wait unit after January 1, 2007 when there is no application or fee for the Platinum Individual program. Note that those who receive automatic Platinum status after January 1, 2007 will not be grandfathered into the new requirements.

Grandfathering in 2007:

Existing Gold Class & Platinum designees (as of January 1, 2007) will be grandfathered into new requirements.

  • Gold Class
    • Businesses that actively hold the Gold Class designation on January 1, 2007 will continue to follow the position-related point requirements for their 2007 renewal.
    • They will not need 2 points of ongoing training until their 2008 renewal.
  • Platinum
    • Individuals that actively hold the Platinum designation on January 1, 2007 will need to meet their existing ongoing training requirements (2 points over 2 years) for their next renewal (after January 1, 2007).
    • Grandfathered Platinum individuals will not need 2 points of annual ongoing training until their 2008 or 2009 renewal, depending on their current term.
    • To re-qualify, Platinum individuals will follow 10&2 ongoing training rules (2 points annually).

Ongoing Training Timeframe:

  • Ongoing training must be completed in the year between application dates. For example, if a business’ renewal date is May 2008, ongoing training must be earned by all employees from May 2007 to May 2008.

Employee Point Requirements

  • To earn or maintain the Gold Class designation, all employees directly involved in the collision repair or estimating processes must meet training requirements.

Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual applications are available on the I-CAR web site. For additional assistance, please call your regional manager at 800.422.7456 or customer care 800.422.7872.

I-CAR ADDS REAR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DAMAGE ANALYSIS AND REPAIR TO ITS ONLINE TRAINING LIBRARY

I-CAR has added another program to its Online Training library by introducing the Rear Heating and Air Conditioning Damage Analysis and Repair (RHA01) Online Training program. In this program, you will learn to identify parts of rear heating and air conditioning systems, how these systems operate, and how to diagnose and repair collision-damaged systems.

Topics covered in the program include:

  • safety and environmental concerns.
  • system controls and operation.
  • refrigerant and coolant leaks.
  • refrigerant handling.
  • damage analysis and repairs.

Click here to learn more about this program.

"Online Training answers the industry’s need to have training available 24/7," said I-CAR Director of Business Development and North American Operations Rick Tuuri. "By adding the new training program Rear Heating and Air Conditioning Damage Analysis and Repair, I-CAR is offering a service to industry professionals who have limited time and need easily accessible, quality training at their fingertips. Another added benefit to Online Training is the fact that when you purchase a program, it is saved to your personal library, providing for future review as needed."

Visit the I-CAR web site for more information, or to participate in a complimentary demo program to see if Online Training is right for you.

HAVE YOU TAKEN AN I-CAR ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM YET?

I-CAR Online Training programs are unique and contain content not found in I-CAR Live training. The content is designed to supplement programs listed in the I-CAR training paths.

About I-CAR Online Training:

  • Allows you to train at your convenience.
  • Are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
  • Are 30-60 minutes in length, allowing you to train over your lunch break.
  • Include interactive exercises, activities, and quizzes that make them both informative and fun.
  • Offers the ability to learn at your own pace.
  • Provide an ongoing reference tool – all purchased programs are stored in your personal Online Training library.
  • Programs may contain vehicle- or procedure-specific information or general collision repair concepts.
  • Provides online post tests that let you validate what you have learned.
  • Offers one-quarter (0.25) of an I-CAR point upon successful completion of the post test, which may be applied to the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual recognition programs.
  • Provides an instant certificate of completion that you may print upon successful completion of the post test.
General Online Training Programs
Vehicle Specific Online Training Programs

Cadillac

 Oldsmobile

Saturn

Volvo


Visit www.i-caronlinetraining.com for the latest information on I-CAR Online Training programs.

I SUPPORT I-CAR TRAINING BECAUSE...

Ken Loper
Gold Class
"...of their emphasis on accountability and proper repair techniques ensure a higher level of technical training in the auto repair industry."

Ken Loper is the Fixed Operations Director for Knudtsen Chevrolet Body Shop in Post Falls, ID, a Gold Class Professionals designated business since 2001.

LIVE SITES AND THE NEW MOBILE TRUCKS - THE I-CAR QUALIFICATION TEST PROGRAM HAS YOU COVERED

Either through the 100+ live qualification test sites available across North America or the new Mobile Qualification Test (MQT) program, I-CAR is making it more convenient for the industry to complete one of the recognized I-CAR qualification tests.

Whether you complete an I-CAR QT at your facility or an approved test site, the points earned will apply to the Gold Class Professionals and Platinum Individual program.

Live QT Sites

I-CAR has approved QT sites across North America. To search for upcoming QTs in your area:

  • Visit the I-CAR class schedules web site
  • Select  “Qualification Test” under “Class Type”
  • Enter only your ZIP/ Postal Code in as this will provide you with a broader search for QTs
  • Select “Go”

Remember that I-CAR QTs are only available through pre-registration and pre-payment. Available seats fill quickly so be sure to schedule now for early 2007 QTs.

MQT Program

  • The collision industry asked for more convenient hands-on testing, and I-CAR listened. I-CAR launched the new I-CAR MQT program and the trucks are available to deliver all three of its industry recognized QTs to individual business sites.

    Requesting additional information about the I-CAR MQT program is easy!

    • Send an e-mail to mqtinfo@i-car.com
    • In the subject line of the e-mail type: “Bring the I-CAR MQT to me!”
    • In the body of the e-mail include your:
      • business name
      • contact individual
      • mailing address
      • phone
      • fax 

      After submitting your information, an I-CAR MQT Scheduler/Dispatcher will contact you to discuss specific details of the program. You may also view additional information about the MQT program by visiting the qualification test section online at www.i-car.com.

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      GET YOUR myI-CAR ID WALLET CARD TODAY

      The “myI-CAR” web service allows everyone in the collision industry to view personal I-CAR training records and submit a request to update personal information online 24/7. When utilizing this online feature for the first time, you will be presented with a myI-CAR ID number which allows you to login.


      I-CAR created the myI-CAR ID wallet cards for industry professionals they may conveniently carry and reference their ID number.

      If you are in need of extra copies of the myI-CAR ID wallet card for yourself or others at your company, send Senior I-CAR Marketing Communications Specialist Brandon Eckenrode your company mailing address and the number of cards you need.  

      New to myI-CAR?

      To use "myI-CAR," you must have successfully completed at least one I-CAR training program, I-CAR qualification test, or earned Gold Class points through the Industry Training Alliance, and have a valid e-mail address.

      Enter the "myI-CAR" section through the I-CAR home page and follow the simple directions to gain access to the newest addition to the I-CAR web site.

      PLAN TO ATTEND AN I-CAR CLASS? ORDER YOUR I-CAR DISCOUNT COUPONS TODAY!

      Ordering I-CAR discount coupons allows you to prepay for classes at a discounted rate! Coupons also streamline class admittance and reduce paperwork at the class site.

      To save on the cost of I-CAR training classes, download a discount coupon order form, or call I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872.

      I-CAR will process all coupon orders within 24 hours of receipt. However, please allow approximately seven to 10 days for standard delivery. Expedited delivery options are available on the order form, including e-mail delivery at no additional charge! All e-coupon orders received by 3 p.m. CST will be e-mailed the same business day; orders received after 3 p.m. will be e-mailed the next business day. Please note that only credit card payments will be accepted for e-coupon orders.

      *** Note: Purchasing coupons does not register you for a class; it is only a method of payment. Pre-registration is located on each class flyer through the I-CAR online class schedule search. ***

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      I-CAR TRAINING HELPS PREPARE YOU FOR ASE TESTING THIS SPRING

      ASE-Certified Training ProviderI-CAR training programs help to prepare collision repair professionals for ASE certification tests. To help participants better prepare for the ASE certification tests, I-CAR has identified programs for each of the collision tests. A properly-trained automotive professional that has also completed the appropriate ASE certification(s) provides the credentials that gives the vehicle owner confidence that their vehicle can be properly repaired.

      B2 Painting And Refinishing

       

      B3 Non-Structural Analysis And Damage Repair

       

      B4 Structural Analysis And Repair

       

      B5 Electrical And Mechanical Components

       

      B6 Damage Analysis And Estimating

      For more information on I-CAR training programs, visit the online class schedules section, or call I-CAR customer care at 800.422.7872.

      ASE test registration information can be obtained by visiting the ASE web site, by calling the ASE toll-free information line at 877.ASE.TECH or ASE customer service at 703.669.6600.
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