March 2, 2015—Urethane Supply Company recently announced the availability of a new training course, PR-01 Introduction to Nitrogen Plastic Welding, which is approved for I-CAR credit hours and/or Knowledge Area recognition through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance program.

The PR-01 Nitrogen Plastic Welding course is designed for delivery to up to three technicians in a shop. The training takes roughly three hours and focuses primarily on the hands-on skills necessary to repair bumpers.

The learning objectives for the course are as follows:

• Identify different plastic types

• Explain the basic nitrogen welding process

• Properly operate the plastic welder

• Weld a tear to the edge of the bumper

• Repair a torn slot tab

• Repair a torn flange

• Repair a torn flexible hinge tab

• Repair a thermoset polyurethane (PUR) bumper

North American shops interested in scheduling this training must register online at urethanesupply.com/training. The cost of the course is $400 for up to three technicians. Once a reservation is made, Urethane Supply’s training manager will contact the shop’s representative and schedule an appointment.