Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training. Repairify is now recognized by ASE as a provider of Continuing Automotive Service Education to help train the future technicians of the automotive repair industry. Repairify sought this accreditation to ensure that its training content aligns […]
ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]
I-CAR Announces Accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair(I-CAR) announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). I-CAR is now the first organization within the collision repair industry to achieve this accreditation. “I-CAR’s IACET accreditation is another symbol of our commitment to top-quality industry technical education and the […]
Universal Technical Institute Campuses Recognized by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Four Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, which is the Commission’s most prestigious institutional achievement award, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Adds Over 300 Collision Repair Shops in Quebec
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) and the Corporation des carrossiers professionnels du Québec (CCPQ) announced that since the start of their partnership in October 2018, over 300 collision repair shops in the province of Quebec have registered with CCIAP. The CCIAP, launched in 2016, accredits collision repair facilities against a collection of standards, […]
Axalta Accredited by ASE
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its Refinish Learning and Development programs in the United States. This accreditation validates that Axalta’s training programs are structured with clear and concise learning objectives and competencies, and they meet the level of excellence recognized by the ASE organization. “We […]
Fix Auto Canada Announces First CCIAP Accredited Facility in Quebec
Fix Auto Canada announced Fix Auto Centre-Ville in Quebec has achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). For shop owner Carlos Salsa, as one of the original Fix Auto facilities which has been with the network for 25 years, this is the culmination of a long process involving extensive training of his […]
Canadian Collision Repair Shop Accreditation Program Breaks the 300 Shop Mark
The Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) announced that since its launch in October 2016, over 300 collision repair facilities from across Canada have registered with CCIAP. As of January 1st, over 20 of those registered have scheduled their accreditation audit for the coming months. Program administrators hope to see these shops join the ranks […]
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program Announces First Repair Center in Program
AIA Canada announced Fix Auto North Bay as the first collision repair shop in Canada to be recognized under the new Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The program, which was announced in May, officially launched in October. Program Director Andrew Shepherd was pleased to have Fix Auto North Bay be the first to confirm […]
AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) seeks to offer collision repair facilities audited accreditation that meets both industry defined and Canadian OEM requirements. The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the official launch of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The development of the program was announced by AIA in May. According to […]