Welding Training & Certification Resources
Improper welds can compromise a vehicle’s structural integrity. That’s why I-CAR’s Welding Training & Certification is instructor-led and conducted at the shop with the equipment technicians use regularly to perform complete, safe, and quality repairs.

When you successfully complete a Welding Training & Certification course you will:
- Complete a Welding Capability & Readiness Assessment, which is a hands-on evaluation by the Instructor of the facility’s safety gear, equipment and infrastructure.
- Train on welding techniques through theory instruction
- Receive instructor-led, hands-on practice and coaching
- Achieve I-CAR’s industry-recognized welding certification
Types of Welding
Welding Training & Certification, valid for three years, is available for Steel GMA Welding, Steel Sectioning and Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding.
For technicians with an active certification, I-CAR offers a recertification. This is a test-only event and requires welders to perform welds without practice or coaching assistance. A Welding recertification course must be scheduled with another instructor-led course on the same day, such as the Hands-On Skills Development course or a full welding certification course for another technician at the shop.
For certified welding technicians up for renewal, I-CAR offers a recertification. This is a test-only event and requires welders to perform welds without assistance.

Event Equipment & Other Requirements
There are specific equipment requirements for the Welding Training & Certification and Hands-On Skills Development events. Without the proper equipment, some training may not be able to be conducted.
See RequirementsNetwork Welding Requirements
A growing number of OEMs and Insurance networks recognize the value of training and require I-CAR welding to participate in their network programs.
What to Expect
Watch to find out how to prepare for Welding Training & Certification at your shop.
In addition to the course-required items, here are some common items to have ready:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Welding magnifying lens per individual needed for improved vision
- Welding respirator (NIOSH approved)
- Hearing protection
- Leather boots or shoes (no tennis shoes)
- Leather welding cape or long sleeve welding shirt
- Safety glasses (must be worn at all times)
- Welding gloves
- Welding helmet with undamaged lens (Auto-Darkening lens preferred)
- Securely mounted vice in the welding area for destructive testing welds