Automotive mechanics training, Headline, Isabelle Havasy
NEW TOOLS IN PREPARATION FOR JOURNEYMAN QUALIFICATION EXAMS
(Article published in L’Automobile Mechanics magazine, February 2024) By Isabelle Havasy The aftermarket industry is constantly evolving, and this means that workers’ skills need to be updated on a regular basis, particularly in the automotive mechanics and collision repair sectors. New tools are now available to help standardize skills development in various trades, and give… Read More
Automotive mechanics training, Bodywork training, Headline, Innovation industry training
WSA RISES STRONGLY FROM ITS ASHES
(Article published in L’Automobile Collision magazine, October 2023) By Raynald Bouchard After being dormant for several years, the Work-Study Alternation (WSA) bodywork program is back in full swing on October 30, under the supervision of the Centre de formation professionnelle in La Prairie, which covers southwestern Québec and the Montérégie region, as well as Sorel,… Read More
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BACK TO BASICS: THREAD REPAIR TOOLS
(Article published on the AIA Canada website, December 2023) By Stuart Klein, vice president of collision programs at AIA Canada, and former I-CAR instructor Sometimes, going back to basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Some tools in the industry are well-known as staples of a good technician. However,… Read More
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EXPAND THE POOL OF WELDING KNOWLEDGE
AIA Canada, I-CAR Canada, and the Canadian Welding Bureau partner to broaden the pool of welding knowledge across auto care shops in Canada I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to increase welding training opportunities across Canada. Through this partnership, CWB Group lends the use of its training facilities in… Read More
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ELECTRIC VERIFIED, A NEW BRAND AT THE HEART OF GROUPE DEL VASTO’S STRATEGY
(Article published in L’Automobile Mechanic magazine, October 2023) By Isabelle Havasy As sales of vehicles with hybrid and electric powertrains continue to grow across the country, the automotive aftermarket sector is gearing up to welcome the electric wave that will soon be rolling into service bays. In the words of Mauro Cifelli, President and… Read More