{"id":2090,"date":"2026-08-19T19:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/?page_id=2090"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:58:35","slug":"training-provided-by-gm-approved-suppliers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/index.php\/training-provided-by-gm-approved-suppliers\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Provided by GM Approved Suppliers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"min-height:504px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-252 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4.png\" style=\"object-position:95% 86%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"95% 86%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4.png 1920w, https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/16CSBL00036_V4-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#000427\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div style=\"height:165px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:64px\">Approved Suppliers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">As appropriate, GM STC incorporates supplier training into its curriculum. These suppliers develop training that meets the high standards GM requires for dealer service technicians. Currently, training in the Body Structural Repair and Paint and Refinish categories is provided by GM-approved suppliers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"Body-Structural-Repair\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Body Structural Repair<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f0290352 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ff2cb1a1\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GM STC has partnered with I-CAR to create industry-leading skills-based training that is tailored to GM collision repair information and procedures. I-CAR training as required for a minimum of one technician per repair facility and optional training within the Body Structural Repair portion of STS to ensure that technicians have the skills and knowledge to fix vehicles right the first time and thereby deliver an exceptional customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.i-car.com\/network-programs\/oem\/GM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/info.i-car.com\/network-programs\/oem\/GM<\/a>&nbsp;for Body Structural Repair courses offered by I-CAR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To check your I-CAR certification status, please visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.i-car.com\/Home\/MyICAR\/Login%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.i-car.com\/Home\/MyICAR\/Login<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a Service or Body Shop Manager, you can always check your team\u2019s progress toward Body Structural Repair STS at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>&nbsp;&gt; Reports and select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-63f1d0de wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GMServiceTrainingStandards-1024x34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-430\" width=\"798\" height=\"13\" title=\"GMServiceTrainingStandards\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cfd11c1d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c51cf1d0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5d312e58\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Welding Certification<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a44db189 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-f079f6e5 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-false uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2f5b3810 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How do I know if my Welding Certification is current?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>I-CAR Welding Training &amp; Certification is valid for five years. I-CAR recommends beginning the registration process to regain the certification at least two months prior to a technician\u2019s expiration date. This provides ample time to ensure that the technician\u2019s certification does not lapse.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0d160436\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-59a232c0\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Earning GM STC Credit I-CAR Training Programs<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5c2d668d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cd73d31c\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must have an established Profile page in GlobalConnect with a Primary Email address per below to allow certification status from I-CAR to transfer into GM\u2019s training website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each week, I-CAR provides GM STC a report of all applicable completed training. GM STC then uploads the credit into body structural repair technicians\u2019 training records, which display the credit immediately. Dealers\u2019 STS Reports will also display the credit after their regular weekly update.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-60196896\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-dec77c13 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MyProfile-1024x420.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-278\" width=\"1024\" height=\"420\" title=\"MyProfile\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos=\"slide-left\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4ea8350f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Body Structural Repair technicians and managers do not need to fax in proof of earned I-CAR credit. All applicable Body Structural Repair credit is submitted to GM STC directly from I-CAR.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fb210c7d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-bedd2715\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Contact<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The I-CAR website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.i-car.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.i-car.com<\/a>) provides an array of information about their training programs as well as important details regarding Gold Class points for their recognition programs. In addition, Body Structural Repair technicians and managers may contact the I-CAR Customer Care Desk at (800) 422-7872 or by email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gm@i-car.com\">CustomerCare@i-car.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-fe5d2492\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9cece063 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cea6d673\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-14e5de94\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">OEM Affiliation<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage your OEM Affiliation with I-CAR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.i-car.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.i-car.com<\/a>&nbsp;and login to your myI-CAR account, or create one if you haven\u2019t already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once logged in, select &gt;My Training. Select &gt;My Affiliations from the options that appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the New Affiliation button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select GM Network from the dropdown and select Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your COL PID into the Company ID field. Enter your Dealer BAC number into the Dealer Code field. Enter the date your affiliation began in the Start Date field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c8c64a3d alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-71565943 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4ff118cf \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How long does it take for I-CAR records to transfer?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Credit for individual courses or ProLevels usually takes 2-3 weeks to transfer to GM depending on when you completed the I-CAR training if the technician has previously Affiliated. If the technician has not Affiliated with the GM_Network (STC) in their I-CAR profile (per the instructions below) or Affiliates after they have completed a ProLevel or the required individual training class, then the technician\u2019s I-CAR training records will be transferred to GM in the first week of each quarter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fe1bdf9a \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why don\u2019t I see transcripts for each individual course I complete with I-CAR?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>GM requires a few individual courses such as VT405E01Understanding High Voltage Safety and these will show in your GM transcripts individually. However, we require the I-CAR ProLevels\u00ae in Structural, Non-Structural and Refinish Technician roles. I-CARs ProLevels are comprised of a series of Knowledge and Skills that can be achieved through either I-CAR courses or an I-CAR Alliance Partner course. Credit for the courses completed within a ProLevel will not appear individually within your GM training records. Rather the completed ProLevel will appear 2-3 weeks after you complete the final requirement in the ProLevel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4261bea1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Does GM recognize I-CAR Knowledge and Skill completions through I-CAR\u2019s Alliance Partners?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Indirectly yes. Completion of Knowledge and Skills via an I-CAR Alliance Partner provides I-CAR credit towards the applicable ProLevel. For a complete list of requirements and Alliance Partner courses that apply towards I-CAR\u2019s ProLevels, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.us\/v3\/__https:\/www.i-car.com\/knowledge-skill-protocol__;!!AM28R7AV_-cRHQ!8PZgrGOvC4woj3dGmmganlhCGRBrlYkVLs9F8ukOVa7CtfLBQYKk-aBdz7H4yeuQZoZNXnsDWJma8ef5LnB_MjD_wMBa$\">https:\/\/www.i-car.com\/knowledge-skill-protocol<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-d6786e45\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"Paint-and-Refinish\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paint and Refinish<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cfb8830a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The GM Paint and Refinish Training Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GM and our paint suppliers have developed a strong training relationship since joining forces. \ufeffOur relationship enables us to implement the strict procedures necessary to consistently restore a vehicle\u2019s appearance to pre-accident or showroom condition after a paint repair. Our process ensures that painters are knowledgeable and skilled, and we work together to establish performance testing standards to ensure competency certification. Paint suppliers train the technicians while GM monitors adherence to the curriculum and performance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our process offer\ufeffs several benefits to learners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An expedited method for meeting GM Service Training Standards (STS) and achieving certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An easy way to evaluate a painter\u2019s knowledge level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistency in skills evaluation among peers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The graphic below depicts our Paint and Refinish Training Process. A painter who successfully completes this process will earn credit for GM Certified Paint\/Refinish course number 22041.00 on their training record and dealership\u2019s STS Report. Please allow up to four weeks for the credit to appear in the Center of Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-62e7b19b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/catalogbeta.gmstc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Basic-Paint-Assessment-1-1024x330.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-722\" width=\"840\" height=\"270\" title=\"Basic Paint Assessment\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Basic Paint Assessment 22042.00A plus the appropriate Product-Specific Paint Assessment 22044.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-26220248 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8878f96f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-681636a4 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Pre-Qualify<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">A technician must accomplish at least one of the following:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paint ASE Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of previous GM or paint supplier training courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One year documented automotive paint experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bbf19baf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ff247dbf uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Online Evaluation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Once a technician pre-qualifies, he\/she must complete the online evaluation by logging on to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>. <br><br>Trainees who do not have a log on ID and password may obtain one either by contacting their GM service manager or by calling the GM Center of Learning Help Desk at (888) 748-2687; press 2 then 8. Technicians can locate the online evaluation by clicking Testing > Service Technical > Paint Placement Assessment. The evaluation includes two tests:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-11d35441\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-209c15fa\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Test 1<\/h5><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basic Training &#8211; technicians must pass Test 1 before taking Test 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3c08eebd\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Test 2<\/h5><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OE (Original Equipment) Training &#8211; this test is paint manufacturer specific<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section B: OE Color test (primarily performance based color tinting\/matching) Trainees are given two attempts to pass the two online evaluation tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section A: OE Product test (primarily performance based product training)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bb3a8a43\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-77824b9b uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Evaluation Scored<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Upon completing an online evaluation test at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>, trainees receive immediate feedback on how they scored. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass Test 1 and sections A and B of Test 2. This information is sent to the paint supplier Central Training Office (CTO).<br><br>If a trainee receives a score of 79% or less on any part of the online evaluation (e.g., Test 1 or either section of Test 2), the trainee should contact their paint supplier representative to enroll in the applicable OE Training course(s). For example, if a trainee scores 80% on the Basic Training test and 80% on the OE Product test section and 79% on the OE Color test section, the trainee should enroll in OE Color test.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-81acccf3\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-db430e12 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2322348e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-2771f267 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Attend OE Course(s)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos=\"slide-left\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c20c11a0 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>This step is required only if a trainee does not pass the online evaluation tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon completing an online evaluation test, the trainee receives immediate feedback from&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>, including a note on which course(s) they need to enroll in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the GM Paint Manufacturer Course and Contact Information section of the catalog (Section 2) for course names based on supplier used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course Contents:&nbsp;<\/strong>Part 1 is primarily performance based product training; Part 2 is primarily performance based color tinting\/matching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information pertaining to specific OE courses, call the paint supplier at the number listed in the catalog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d7e372f3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-723c0b59 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Schedule In-Shop Evaluation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos=\"slide-left\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ee45b9f1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>This step is required only if a trainee passes the online evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon successful completion of both online evaluation tests, the trainee should contact either his\/her local paint supplier representative or the paint supplier CTO to schedule an in-shop evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a2cfcbc9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-08dd7ed5 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">In-Shop Evaluation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos=\"slide-left\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b1a825b9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>This step is required only if a trainee passes the online evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A paint supplier representative performs an in-shop evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-1a834975 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\"><strong>Step #1<\/strong><\/h5><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong>OE Approved paint systems information review<\/strong><\/h5><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">The representative familiarizes the technician with the OE approved paint systems, product, and process information. It is appropriate for the representative to coach the technician on information and interpretation. It is not appropriate to supply answers for the Observed Performance Evaluations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-d82cb889 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\"><strong>Step #<\/strong>2<\/h5><h5 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\"><strong><strong>Observed Performance Evaluations<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">The paint supplier representative fills out all of the requested information on the Observed Performance Evaluation sheets (one set for product application and another set for color tinting).<br><br>The representative observes as the technician demonstrates his\/her ability to perform all of the evaluation criteria listed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To pass the course, a technician must achieve a perfect performance score of 100% on both the product application and color tinting evaluations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The representative observes as the technician demonstrates his\/her ability to perform all of the evaluation criteria listed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To pass the course, a technician must achieve a perfect performance score of 100% on both the product application and color tinting evaluations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ea502f81\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-3c773630 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-21ef5019\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4b9e054c uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Results Sent to Training Administrator<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">The paint supplier representative sends the completed Observed Performance Evaluation sheets to their training administrator.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6f1443cc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-408a4799 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Results Sent to Center of Learning<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">The paint supplier CTO compiles a list of certified painters and forwards it to GM STC.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32ced9cf\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ddfebf84 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-left-title uagb-infobox-left uagb-infobox-image-valign-top wp-block-uagb-info-box--has-margin\"><div class=\"uagb-infobox-margin-wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-left-title-image\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">GM STC Posts Records to Center of Learning Website<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">GM STC imports the list of certified painters into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centerlearning.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.centerlearning.com<\/a>. Credit shows in training records immediately and on the STS Report within one week.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OE Certification Timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trainees must complete the Paint and Refinish training process within a six-month period once they begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"GM-Paint-Manufacturer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GM Paint Manufacturer Course and Contact Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table shows the GM paint suppliers and their contact information. To determine the training requirements for certification, GM body service technicians can discuss them with their paint supplier representative or contact the appropriate GM-approved paint supplier at the number(s) listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Paint Suppliers<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Phone Numbers<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Website<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Azalta\/Spies Hecker \/Standox\/Cromax<\/td><td>(610) 358-5354<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.axaltacoatingsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.axaltacoatingsystems.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AkzoNobel\/Sikkens<\/td><td>(800) 656-2332<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akzonobel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.akzonobel.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BASF<\/td><td>(800) 201-1605<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.basfrefinish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.BASFrefinish.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PPG\/Nexa<\/td><td>(800) 647-6050<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ppgrefinish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ppgrefinish.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sherwin-Williams\/Martin-Senour<\/td><td>(630) 887-7516<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherwin-automtive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.sherwin-automtive.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valspare\/DeBeer<\/td><td>(972) 595-8910<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valsparautomotive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.valsparautomotive.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Body Structural Repair GM STC has partnered with I-CAR to create industry-leading skills-based training that is tailored to GM collision repair information and procedures. 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