GM Training
General Motors relies on I-CAR to make certain specific training programs available to collision repair technicians, as listed below. The programs listed below are the only training programs available through I-CAR that have been reviewed and approved by General Motors.
GM-Required Courses
The repair facility must maintain a representative that meets the ProLevel 2 requirements for each role and the following additional training:
- Estimator
- Refinisher
- Non-Structural
- Structural
GM Service Training Standards - Body Structural Repair
GM Service Technical College (STC) includes I-CAR training as required for a minimum of one technician per GM dealer or dealer sublet repair facility and optional training within the Body Structural Repair portion of Service Training Standards (STS). The required I-CAR courses are:- Training and Certification: Steel GMA Welding, or
- Training and Certification: Steel Sectioning
- Introduction to MIG Brazing
- MIG Brazing Hands-on Skills Development
- Introduction to Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
- Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
Corvette Stingray - Aluminum Welding
In addition to one of the above two steel welding courses, Chevrolet dealers with Corvette Stingray allocation must have a minimum of two structural technicians complete the following I-CAR Welding Training & Certification™ course:Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network Training Requirements
The I-CAR Gold Class® designation is one of the required knowledge and skill requirement options to qualify for the Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network through GM.
Through earning the Gold Class designation, collision repair facilities may increase operational efficiencies, reduce cycle times, minimize repair mistakes, and most importantly, complete safe repairs.
For information on getting started with the Gold Class designation, visit Gold Class Professionals® Business Recognition.
In addition to Gold Class designation, at least two technicians at each participating shop must complete each of the I-CAR training courses recognized by the Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network, as shown below:
- Training and Certification: Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding
- Aluminum Vehicle Overview
- Aluminum Panel Repair
Additional requirements must be met in order to qualify for the Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network. For more specific program information, please visit www.genuinegmparts.com or contact Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network Program Administration.
Windshield Repair and Replace
Properly performing fixed glass and windshield R&R (repair and replace) is important to a vehicle's structural integrity. Continuing growth of GM's training knowledge base, STC recommends technicians interested in fixed glass repair take Fixed Glass Removal and Installation.This course will help technicians understand the role of stationary glass, explain methods for removing and installing windshields and recognize steps for preparing the glass and applying the adhesive.

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