The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs to automobiles. SEMA is proud to collaborate with I-CAR to present world-class collision-repair training to SEMA Show attendees. The following are the sessions being offered, with a variety of dates and times to choose from. For information about all the Show's educational offerings, including how to register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/education.

Coordinate the Repair Process

• Tuesday, November 1; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 2; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Location: S225

Understand ways to improve the steps in managing quality vehicle repairs with the I-CAR Coordinate the Repair Process course. Each step in the process is explored in detail using an interactive problem-solving perspective. In each module, groups work to view a scenario and offer possible problems and optional solutions. This course assumes some existing knowledge of the following topics: check-in; basic estimate writing and P-Pages; vehicle safety; mapping vehicle damage; capturing quality photos; scheduling the repair; and managing vehicle disassembly.

Initialization and Calibration of Electronic Systems

• Tuesday, November 1; 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 2; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Location: S224

Get that peace of mind by knowing that you used all of your scans accurately and at the right times. I-CAR's Initialization and Calibration of Electrical Systems course enables attendees to identify the type of information that scans and initializations provide, enabling attendees to identify when initializations and calibrations are needed. This course assumes attendees have a general knowledge of vehicle communication networks.

Managing Quality Control

• Tuesday, November 1; 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 2; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Location: S224

Shorten cycle times and create efficiencies in your processes by implementing the tips and tricks covered in this Managing Quality Control course. It provides attendees with an understanding of the details involved in the vehicle inspection process, including pre-repair inspections, in-process quality controls, and post-repair inspections.

MIG Welding Technology & Applications

• Tuesday, November 1; 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 2; 9:00 a.m–12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 3; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Location: S225

New! A super value exclusive at this year's Show—only $75 (regularly $150). A hands-on welding session especially created for collision-repair attendees and Builders/Rebuilders, this session covers safety, tool usage, and provides information helpful in making welding equipment purchase decisions. The course not only includes instruction on "Welding "101," but also covers some advanced techniques. It includes MIG welding techniques for aluminum and standard-strength steel along with a detailed explanation of welding equipment that builders may have not considered. Also included is an option to practice hands-on welding after course completion at the Upper South Hall's SEMA Stage near the classroom until the Show's end. This session is a great addition to your toolbox.