Tradiebot has teamed up with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education in Australia and key collision repair industry partners to launch Ready, Tradie Go!, a digital skills high school program designed to engage the next generation of automotive apprentices using the latest Virtual Reality (VR) technology and a mobile app developed by the Australian […]
Ford and I-CAR Expand Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Collision Repair Training Offering
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of a new series of expanded training surrounding Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) with Ford Motor Company. These courses are specifically designed to provide the industry with an overview of electrified vehicles and safety considerations, as well as specific information […]
I-CAR Introduces New All-Inclusive Package to Help Collision Repair Shops Achieve Gold Class
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of Get to Gold Class, an all-inclusive package customized for shops working toward I-CAR Gold Class recognition. The Get to Gold Class package features a customized training prescription based on shop size and existing knowledge-base, turnover protection considerations, flexible payment options and discounts, and […]
Axalta Offers Expanded Live Virtual Training for Refinish Customers Globally
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for Refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Each virtual class provides live, interactive instruction from Axalta’s expert training team via webcast. “We value our customers and are pleased to offer paint and body shop technicians the […]
Tradiebot Introduces Virtual Spray-Painting Training Simulator
System designed to introduce next-generation of technicians to painting skills. After 18 months of research and development Tradiebot announced the launch of SprayVIS. The Virtual Reality spray-painting training simulator and software was fully developed and manufactured in Australia, targeting the next generation of technicians honing their skills within the comfort of a classroom, training center […]
S/P2 Partners with WD-40 Company on Technician Tool and Equipment Maintenance Training Program
S/P2 announced a partnership with the WD-40 Company to offer student technicians across industries an opportunity to gain critical knowledge and boost their resume through a new online training course. In the course “Cleaning, Storage, and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment,” students learn how rust can negatively affect tools, what to look for when cleaning […]
Axalta Mobile Training Reaches Milestone 20,000 Refinishers in Latin America
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) celebrated reaching a milestone of 20,000 automotive refinish workers at more than 950 body shops trained through the ‘Axalta on Tour’ program today, which brings free specialized training to body shops in Mexico and Latin America. Since 2016, Axalta’s experts have traveled through every corner of Mexico, Colombia and Argentina to train refinishers […]
Axalta Hosts Refinish Training in Argentina
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) continues to strengthen its commitment to customers in Argentina by offering specialized training developed to help them to improve the performance and increase productivity of their body shops. The training was focused on the use of Standox, one of the global refinish coating brands from Axalta for collision repair and the […]
CCAR Offers Free Online AGM Battery Safety Course
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced a new online Safety course focused on Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries. The course, developed by CCAR and ShipMate, Inc., is the first in a series of complimentary online safety courses resulting from CCAR’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) […]
I-CAR Provides Update on Transition to New Training and Recognition Program
Will update timing of new recognition program requirements once delays surrounding new learning management system are resolved. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) provided an update on the transition to its new training model that was announced last summer. Due to information technology (IT) system delays, I-CAR is delaying the launch of its […]