Overview

Our CCC-approved Steel Sectioning Certification Course, developed by Area22 Training Centre, is a comprehensive 9-hour program tailored for collision repair technicians and other professionals. Combining classroom theory with practical hands-on application, this course covers essential steel sectioning techniques, ensuring you’re well-equipped to meet industry demands.

Course Highlights

• Welding Safety: Emphasis on proper machine setup, workspace management, and the use of PPE.
• Sectioning Process: Detailed, step-by-step procedures including rail setup, precise cutting, cleaning, priming, and fitting techniques.
• Joint Techniques: Instruction on various joint types such as spot welds, plug welds, continuous welds, and stitch welds.
• Precision Methods: Techniques for accurate measuring, 100% straight cutting, and material thickness comparison, including the effective use of multiple welding machines.

Hands-on Training & Certification

Engage in extensive hands-on training using vehicle frame rails and practice coupons to simulate real-world conditions. The course includes individual evaluations, practical assessments, and rigorous testing—both visual and through destruction tests—to ensure your skills meet industry standards. Successful completion results in a certification valid for three years.

Prerequisite/Requirement

• A certificate in Steel GMA Welding from a recognized body like I-Car or Area22.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed below:
  • Ear Protection
  • Respirator
  • Safety Boots
  • Safety Glasses
  • Welding Helmet
  • Welding Gloves
  • Welding Jacket

Why Choose This Course

This course is designed to enhance your technical expertise and practical skills in steel sectioning, making it an invaluable asset for technicians and auto body shops in collision repair. With CCC approval, you gain confidence in training that adheres to the highest industry standards and OEM recommendations. Join our course to advance your skills and ensure exceptional quality in every repair.

In this course, students will not only learn how to replace an entire front section of a frame rail but also learn to dissect the rail to replace only what is needed and allow repairs to other sections of the rail. This includes techniques like sectioning only the front bumper support from the rail,or others like one side of the rail to allow repairs being done on inner rails.Also various discussions will be held in class and examples shown.

Enjoy a seamless learning experience with breakfast and lunch included, alongside detailed guidance from industry experts. Upon successful completion, participants receive personalized evaluations, valuable feedback, and certification, ensuring readiness to meet professional standards in collision repair.  

Take your skills to the next level with training that emphasizes real-world application and sets you apart in the industry.