I-CAR and the General Motors Corvette team will
offer a 3.5-day hands-on Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 training
course beginning September 13 and running through
September 30, with additional dates being added in
October and November. The training will be held at the
I-CAR Tech Centre in Appleton, Wis.
Jason Bartanen, I-CAR Technical Director said, “Vehicle
makers are continually looking for ways to lighten
vehicle structures and there is a strong likelihood that
the industry will see more aluminum-intensive vehicles.
The I-CAR Corvette ZR1 course offers a tremendous
opportunity for repairers to receive a premier training
experience, as well as earn credit toward the I-CAR
Platinum Individual® designation.”
This unique opportunity will provide individuals with
the same world class training that Corvette ZR1
certified collision repair technicians receive and is
open to the general public on a first-come, first-served
basis. The Corvette ZR1 training will allow individuals
to enhance their knowledge and skills in aluminum
vehicle repair through performing hands-on welding and
riveting repairs on Corvette ZR1 space frames.
Individuals will also be able to perform sectioning
activities, following General Motors repair procedures.
A recent student from the Corvette ZR1 course stated,
“When I started the class, I knew nothing about aluminum
welding. I now know how to confidently weld aluminum and
section frames. This is one of the most informative
courses that I have ever attended,” the student
continued, “With the hands-on training and excellent
guidance from the instructors, I would not have a second
thought about sectioning or replacing a frame rail on a
Corvette.”
Following successful completion of the I-CAR Corvette
ZR1 training, individuals will meet the requirements for
the 2011 I-CAR® ProLevel™ 1 Aluminum Structural
Technician role, as defined in the I-CAR® Professional
Development Program™, and be recognized with the I-CAR
Platinum Individual® designation.
To register and
for more information, contact Danielle Babino, I-CAR
Technical Information Coordinator, [email protected], 920-749-0444.
