You won’t only benefit in a monetary way but also by building needed trust that our industry lacks with the consumer
The old saying ‘use the right tool for the right job’ can be applied to your shop and its technicians: Have the right technician doing the right job. A shop that doesn’t put its technicians in the best position to…
There are many options for training and all are viable options for your shop
The last issue of CARS for 2022 arrived in mailboxes just before the end of the year. If you haven’t had a chance to flip through it yet, here’s what you’re missing… View this post on Instagram A…
Uncertified auto tradespeople allotted more time to transition
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced a new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4). The group created the test to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and…
A successful technician is always learning. But a successful profession is one where the learning is shared among the technicians, said a shop coach. For technicians to be at the top of their game, they need to enjoy school —…
Attendees of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario Symposium got a front-row seat to learn about the upcoming changes to the province’s Motor Vehicle Inspection Station program. That was just one of the benefits for attendees who attended the day…
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A look at what’s been accomplished and what’s still ahead for training organization
George Brown College has launched an Electric Vehicle Technician Certificate Program. It’s a self-paced distance education program — students can learn at their own pace from anywhere. It’s designed for automotive technicians interested in upping technical knowledge to diagnose, service…
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s (CAF) National Leadership Program for Women in Skilled Trades kicked off with tis inaugural cohort this month — and another cohort will soon be funded for next year. In the first cohort, 18 apprentice tradeswomen are…