2009.08.26 I-CAR's efforts to refine its training products based upon feedback directly from the collision inter-industry have been enhanced with the launch of a DACUM, (Develop A Curriculum) process for occupational analysis, supported by the Ohio State University’s Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE).

Jason Bartanen, I-CAR technical director explained, “In the past, I-CAR identified what it felt was most appropriate training for specific roles in the industry based upon a combination of technical research and industry feedback. The DACUM process I-CAR is using in conjunction with OSU provides a more structured process that allows the people who actually do the work to tell us what they do. I-CAR, along with other inter-industry training organizations, can then begin to develop a training and career path for those individuals.”

The participation of professionals from within the industry in the DACUM process will allow I-CAR to better-develop training that is relevant to the roles that are represented within the auto collision inter-industry. The DACUM work, in conjunction with existing feedback provided by instructors and volunteers, the International Advisory Committee, Industry Segment Advisory Councils, and I-CAR research with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and students, will provide information for the development of the next-generation of I-CAR curriculum that the industry has requested to fill its training needs.

“The work of these dedicated volunteers who are participating in the DACUM process will help I-CAR develop and deliver role-based training that fulfills the I-CAR vision that every person in the collision industry, current and future, has the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair,” said John Edelen, president and CEO of I-CAR.