New Technology means New Training Courses, are you ready?

Post by Pat O'Neill, August 15, 2019, Tech Tips, Tips

Chesapeake Automotive Equipment’s sales team works closely with our customers to determine just the right products and support services to help them efficiently perform their daily activities. Our commitment to our customers continues after the sale with a strong program of training and technical support that ensures they are using equipment to its greatest potential. We believe in providing access to all the training that is available to our clients so that their shops succeed in growth and development.

New Vehicle Designs. New Tools. New Technologies. 

I-CAR® continues to build its Vehicle and Technology Specific Training™ (VTST) curriculum portfolio with five new courses available now.

The new VTST courses are designed to equip the collision repair industry with cutting-edge knowledge needed to properly and safely repair today’s innovative vehicles. Specific content featured in VTST courses as collision repair becomes increasingly complex due to technological advances and proliferation of car models.

Use the links below to register for these online courses, which can be used to satisfy new technology and annual training requirements for both shop and insurance roles.
Register Now for the Following Courses:

AUTEL MaxiSys® Diagnostic Scan Tool and Calibration Kit 

AUTEL® MaxiSys® Diagnostic Tablet and Calibration Kit introduces AUTEL’s® calibration equipment and tools used to perform static and dynamic calibrations for forward-facing cameras, front radars, rear radars, and infrared or IR advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS sensors. The course will consist of an overview of the diagnostic/calibration tablet and calibration kit, the functionality of these items, and demonstrations of static and dynamic calibrations for front-facing cameras, front radar, and rear radar on multiple makes of vehicles.

This course is specific to using the AUTEL® calibration kit procedures.

Course Content 
Module 1 – Kit and Scan Tool Overview

The kit and scan tool overview module will discuss important topics such as identifying overall functionality and contents of the calibration kit, as well as an overview of the basic operations of the diagnostic scan tool. It will present safety considerations and vehicle compatibility while using alignment tools.

Module 2 – Calibration of Forward-Facing Cameras

The calibrations module will consist of topics such as calibration requirements, defining static and dynamic calibrations, and demonstrating proper procedures while doing calibrations. The demonstrations will focus on the set up of the ADAS calibration kit and the calibration procedures on the scan tool that will give instructions for calibrating forward-facing cameras, front radars, rear radars, and IR cameras with the alignment tools for both static and dynamic environments. There will be demonstration videos on front-facing camera on a Toyota and Kia late model vehicle, front radar on a Kia late model vehicle, and rear radar on an Audi late model vehicle.

This course is a training option for the following roles:
Estimator, Production Management, Steel Structural Technician, Aluminum Structural, Technician, Non-Structural Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Technicians, Auto Physical Damage Appraiser

Controlling Static in the Refinish Process 

Controlling Static in the Refinish Process is a half-hour course that will explain static, how it is created, and how it affects refinishing materials. How and when to use Anti-static tools and products during refinishing are also reviewed and explained.

Course Content 
Module 1 – Static Electricity and Materials Affected

This module consists of three topics, static electricity overview, static electricity in materials, and static during refinishing. The static electricity overview will discuss the fundamentals of static electricity, balance of charge, Ions and Ionization and a demonstration creating static. The Static electricity in materials topic discusses the materials and how they are affected by static. The materials include aluminum, steel, composites, plastics, paints, and metallics. Static during refinishing will explain static attraction and repelling of particles, how paint jobs are affected how to check, and eliminate static.

Module 2 – Neutralizing Static, Tools and Product Use

This module consists of three topics that will explain how to eliminate static using various methods. A series of videos will show these methods that include the use of anti-static sprays, anti-static wipes, and anti-static guns.

This course is a training option for the following roles:

Estimator, Non-Structural Technician, Refinish Technician, Auto Physical Damage Appraiser

Ultraviolet and Infrared Curing Technologies 

Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) Curing Technologies is a half-hour course designed to demonstrate the benefits and considerations for shops considering implementing the use of ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) curing technology.

Course Content 
Module 1 – UV Curing

In the UV Curing module, students will learn about UV curing, features of UV lamps, personal protective equipment, and safe handling practices with UV primer.  Characteristics of UV lamps and safe handling considerations are also covered. This module provides videos on panel and primer preparation and the curing process. A video interview, with an Axalta representative, shares the benefits, common mistakes, and considerations when using UV cure products.

Module 2 – IR Curing

In the Infrared, or IR Curing module, students will learn about short-wave IR curing, features of IR lamps, and safety considerations when using IR lamps. Videos demonstrate the curing process and interviews discuss some of the uses for short-wave IR technology. Lastly, a video interview with a Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) representative discusses benefits and considerations when implementing short-wave IR technology.

This course is a training option for the following roles:

Estimator, Non-Structural Technician, Refinish Technician, Auto Physical Damage Appraiser

Incorporating ADAS in Your Business 

Incorporating ADAS in Your Business is a half-hour course that examines the importance of preparing the business for ADAS repairs. This course identifies the different options available for ADAS calibrations and what is required to develop an in-shop ADAS calibration facility.

Course Content 
Module 1 – ADAS Business Considerations

Describes the importance of preparing the business for ADAS repairs. Industry leaders explain the predicted growth of ADAS and how the technology roadmap will impact the industry. The importance of ADAS repairs and calibration is further emphasized with discussions about OEM calibration requirements. The module details the different ADAS calibration options that are currently available for collision repair facilities such as subletting to dealerships, remote and mobile calibration facilities. Finally, the module explains the requirements that are needed for a body shop to develop an ADAS calibration capability in-house.

This course is a training option for the following roles:

Estimator, Production Management, Steel Structural Technician, Aluminum Structural Technician, Non-Structural Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Technicians, Auto Physical Damage Appraiser
Collision Repair of the 2020 GM Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD

Collision Repair of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra is a 1-hour course that covers collision repair of the completely redesigned 2020 Silverado/Sierra. This includes the identification of the increase of repair procedures along with the great details in them now. Major service parts are identified. All major repairs are called out and discussed. Lastly, the electro/mechanical systems pertinent to collision repair is covered.

Course Content 
Module 1 – 2020 Silverado and Sierra Repair Overview

Module one will identify key changes made to the construction of the new Silverado/Sierra. This include changes in materials, aerodynamics, and the introduction of a replaceable front module. There will be a discussion of some repair highlights including the increased usage of structural adhesives. We will also discuss the joining methods used in the new trucks. The module will conclude with a discussion on service parts. This module will include graphics, a slideshow, and videos to support the content.

Module 2 – Available Repair Procedures

This module is all about collision repair for the new trucks. The module begins with a highlight of the repair information available from GM. It then goes into discussions about the allowable repairs on the front module. This will lead to other structural procedures allowed for the unitized cab structure. Next, there will be a discussion on repairs for the outer body panels. The module will conclude with repairs allowed on the front and rear of the frame. This module will also include graphics, slideshows, and videos to support the content.

Module 3 – Electromechanical Systems

The last module will go over electromechanical systems pertinent to collision repair. The module will start with a discussion of the considerations required when performing repairs on the various tailgates. We will then go over the various advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that the trucks can be equipped with. In this section discussion of learn/calibration requirements will also be identified. The module will conclude with discussions of the various suspension systems used along with the changes to the HVAC system.

This course is a training option for the following roles:

Estimator, Production Management, Steel Structural Technician, Non-Structural Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Technicians, Auto Physical Damage Appraiser

Chesapeake Automotive Equipment provides top-of-the-line general shop and automotive equipment to commercial automotive-related businesses ranging from independent mom and pop auto collision and repair shops to heavy-duty repair facilities to auto dealership groups along the East Coast. We serve customers in Maryland, Virginia, Metro D.C., West Virginia and Delaware. Contact our sales team at 800.604.9653 to find the right solution for your business.