Regina, Saskatchewan — A post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan has become the first of its kind in the country to receive I-CAR Gold Class Certification for its autobody technician program.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina, Sask. and Saskatoon, Sask. has ensured that all faculty members have gone through I-CAR training—with some having achieved Platinum status.
“This is a significant achievement,” says Andrew Shepherd, the executive director of I-CAR Canada. “Canada has a world-leading apprenticeship system feeding the collision repair industry—and Saskatchewan Polytechnic has demonstrated its leadership in that elite group. “
The faculty of the two campuses are now using I-CAR procedures as instructed by the certification in the education of all its enrolled Auto Body Technician and Motor Vehicle Body Repairer students. All graduates will receive I-CAR certification upon the completion of their programs, which will allow them to be employed by I-CAR recognized facilities.
“This certification is a testament to the excellent Auto Body Technician program and our outstanding faculty at Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, the president and CEO of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. “The I-CAR Gold Class recognition is putting our students and apprentices ahead of the curve to continue training on SGI Salvage vehicles in an I-CAR Gold Class shop.”
From 2021 onwards, I-CAR Cold Class will be recognized as a requirement for SGI accreditation.
