Aims Collision Repair Students Achieve 90% Pass Rate on Industry Welding Certification

During a recent I-CAR Welding Certification event, students achieved an impressive 90% pass rate, earning the same credential held by industry professionals. Nine out of the 10 students who took the exam passed. 

“This is what job-ready looks like,” said Kyle Cadarette, Aims Automotive Collision Repair Professor. “We are preparing students to succeed in the collision repair industry on day one.”

I-CAR certification tests precision, technique and consistency through 10 individual welds, each subjected to visual inspection and destructive testing to verify quality and strength. Valid for three years, the industry-recognized credential gives students documented proof of their skills to share with prospective employers. 

“This pass rate under professional testing standards is evidence that our students are meeting real-world industry expectations," Cadarette said.

Building Skills That Meet Industry Standards

Welding is essential to collision repair; the quality impacts vehicle safety and structural integrity. As materials and technologies evolve, technicians must master the skills needed to perform safe, reliable repairs. 

“Our students are not simply learning professional standards; they’re evaluated against them,” Cadarette said.

These skills are increasingly valuable. The collision repair industry faces a growing demand for skilled technicians. According to the TechForce Foundation, collision repair training programs produce graduates to fill only 42% of the industry's annual workforce needs. With 14,600 job openings projected through 2034, Aims Collision Repair Technology helps prepare technicians to meet growing workforce demand.

To learn more about the Aims Automotive Collision Repair Technology program, visit aims.co/auto-collision.