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Steel Welding Readiness Assessment
Know where your technician stands — before test day.
The I-CAR steel welding test doesn't have to be a surprise. The Collision ProAssist Steel Welding Readiness Assessment gives your technician, and you, an honest, expert look at where they stand across every weld type they'll face on test day, all without anyone leaving their shop.
How it works:
We ship a headset and phone stand to your shop ahead of the session. Your technician sets up at their welding station, I connect remotely, and we get straight to work. No warm-up lap, no shop walkthrough - just welding.
Together, we work through all 10 joint configurations that mirror the I-CAR steel welding test: vertical and overhead positions, thin and thick material, fillet welds, plug welds, butt joints with backings, and open butt joints. I observe every weld live, just like I'm standing right next to them.
The moment we're done, a detailed weld-by-weld report is sent to both the technician and their supervisor. Everyone is on the same page before the day is over.
Focused. Efficient. Non-disruptive.
Because the session is 100% remote, your technician gets one-on-one attention while the rest of the shop keeps moving. Most of the time, other technicians don't even know a session is happening. There's no disruption to your production floor, just a better-prepared welder.
Who it's for:
The Welding Readiness Assessment is designed for technicians who already weld and want to sharpen their skills before taking the I-CAR steel welding test. This assessment gives them targeted, actionable feedback from someone who knows exactly what the test requires.
Available to shops across the United States and Canada.
This is an independent pre-test readiness assessment and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for any I-CAR program or testing requirement.
OEM WELDING COACHING AND VALIDATION
Welding quality isn’t just a skill; it’s a safety factor, a brand reputation issue, and a potential liability.
Our Steel OEM GMA (MAG) Welding coaching and validation service helps ensures your team can consistently meet the requirements of OEM MAG welding procedures. We provide:
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Coaching on OEM weld requirements.
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Bluetooth headphones and a phone stand.
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Welding machine setup support, including proper electrode wire selection.
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Immediate feedback and coaching to address any issues.
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Detailed session reports to technicians and supervisors
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A certificate of completion following successful validation of welding skills.
The result: your technicians improve their skills and your shop gains confidence.
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COLLISION PROASSIST PERSONAL TRAINER
Collision ProAssist Personal Trainer connects you one-on-one with an expert coach to target the skills you need most. Whether you're prepping for certification, fine-tuning your welding, or mastering OEM procedures, we create a customized plan to help you succeed.
Focused coaching. Faster growth. Real confidence.
NEW HIRE ASSESSMENTS
Not sure about that candidate or that new hire? Looking for a second opinion or a better way to gauge where they're at from a technical skill level? Maybe you want to know how much training you're going to have to invest in for the new hire. Whatever your needs, we can tailor a new hire assessment to get the answer you need before you make a commitment to an 'unknown.'
