In this fast-changing vehicle repair industry, the right training, tooling and equipment are more important than ever to complete proper repairs.

Per the Light Vehicle Accreditation Agreement, shops must maintain I-CAR Gold Class Professionals recognition.

To achieve this, your shop must have individuals with Platinum recognition in the key roles of Refinish Technician, Non-Structural Technician, Steel Structural Technician, and Estimator.

In addition to your shop’s I-CAR Gold Class Professionals recognition, additional training requirements are in place for estimators and welders. Depending on the work your shop does, additional OEM training and manufacturer/supplier training may be required. These requirements are in addition to any applicable mandatory provincial training regulations.

Light Vehicle Accreditation Training Requirements

1. I-CAR Gold Class Professionals recognition: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must maintain I-CAR Gold Class Professionals recognition.
2. I-CAR Platinum Individual recognition: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must designate one technician to fill each of I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP) key roles and those key role technicians will obtain I-CAR Platinum Recognition. I-CAR’s PDP key roles are: Estimator; Steel Structural Technician; Non-Structural Technician and Refinish Technician.
3. MPI Estimating Standards: Individuals in the Estimator role at MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must participate in MPI Estimating Standards training and are required to complete the training and pass a comprehensive test for an annual I-CAR credit.
4. Welding Certification and Re-Certification: Every technician performing welding must have a valid I-CAR Welding Certificate. This requirement also requires the Welding Certificate to be renewed with I-CAR every five years.
5. OEM Training: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must take relevant OEM training in relation to their shop’s capabilities.
6. Manufacturer/Supplier Training: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must take relevant manufacturer and/or supplier based training in relation to their shop’s capabilities and the work they wish to perform.
7. I-CAR Key Roles: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must name their key role technicians for MPI.
8. Red Seals/Journeypersons: MPI accredited light vehicle repair shops must name their Red Seal/Journeyperson technicians for MPI.

MPI will support your shop throughout all your training. MPI’s J.W. Zacharias Physical Damage Research Centre provides cost-effective and accessible training opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact your MPI shop relationship advisor.