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Travel Information - IL

Training Location

I-CAR Chicago Technical Center (CTC)
800 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Class Times

EVCP Events
Day 1-2 - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Unless otherwise communicated)

EVAP Events
Day 1-5 - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (Unless otherwise communicated)

*Return flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked anytime after 6:00 pm (CT) on final day of class*

Air Travel

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago, IL

Midway International Airport (MDM)
Chicago, IL

Other airports are:

Mikwaukee (MKE) - 55 miles North of Vernon Hills.
Appleton (ATW) - 164 miles North of Vernon Hills.
Green Bay (GRB) - 178 miles North of Vernon Hills.

Preferred Hotels

Courtyard Chicago Lincolnshire
505 Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Link for I-CAR Corporate Rate: www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link
OR Call (847) 634-9555
Shuttle service to I-CAR available.

SpringHill Suites Lincolnshire
300 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Link for I-CAR Corporate Rate: www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link
OR Call (847) 793-7500
No shuttle service available.

Holiday Inn Express
975 North Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL
Link for I-CAR Corporate Rate: www.ihg.com
OR Call (847) 367-8031 (Ask for Brian Kasper)
Shuttle service to I-CAR available.

Hilton Home Suites
350 Knightsbridge Pkwy
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Link for I-CAR Corporate Rate: www.hilton.com
OR Call (847) 793-8877 (Ask for Kelly)
Kelly will adjust the rate upon arrival if I-CAR is mentioned/provided at the time of booking.
No shuttle service available.

La Quinta Inn & Suites - Bannockburn, IL
2000 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Call (847) 317-7300
No shuttle service available.

Hotel Indigo - Vernon Hills, IL
450 N. Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Link for I-CAR Corporate Rate: Reservations
OR Call (847) 918-1400
No shuttle service available.

Meals
Lunch is provided every day of class at the I-CAR Chicago Technician Center (CTC).
Dinner is on your own every evening.

Clothing and Safety Items
While you are a guest at the I-CAR Chicago Technician Center (CTC), we expect that you will be wearing attire appropriate for the shop. Jeans, work boots, t-shirts are expected/acceptable. Please be respectful of our employees and refrain from wearing clothing with profanity, inappropriate images or messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts

JLR Dealer Systems Support Group
jlrdssg@jaguarlandrover.com
Phone: 800-392-9090, Option 3
Fax: 800-886-1159
Support Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-9PM ET

Cancellation Policy
Classroom Training enrollments cancelled close to the class start date (late-notice cancellations), those unattended altogether (no-shows), or those who show up late (late arrivals) waste valuable resources that cannot be recovered.

In an effort to reinforce the value of Jaguar Land Rover Training & Development (JLR Training) classroom training seats, JLR Training will charge Body Shops for no-shows or for cancelling any enrollment within thirty (30) days of the class start date for the full price of the event. Late cancellations and no-shows due to extenuating circumstances, such as a personal emergency or weather travel delays, will be considered on a case by case basis. Proof of the circumstance is required (doctor’s note or flight cancellation notification).

Late arrivals are also subject to these terms. If a Technician is more than 30 minutes late to an EV event, they are too late to catch up with the rest of class. If you show up more than 30 minutes late, you will be sent home and will need to reschedule your training for another session. If you are late within the designated timeframe, standard event fees apply. If you are late beyond the designated timeframe, you will also be charged the full price of the event due to taking up a seat from someone else. Similar to no-shows and late cancellations, late arrivals due to extenuating circumstances, such as a personal emergency or weather travel delays, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Proof of the circumstance is required (doctor’s note or flight cancellation notification).

In the event of a no-show due to extenuating circumstances, such as a personal emergency or flight cancellations, JLRNA must be contacted by noon (local time) on the first day of class in order for any consideration to be applied. To cancel your booking or notify us of a late cancellation, please contact JLRNA at JLRCRN@jaguarlandrover.com. You will need to provide your name, booking reference, address and details of the booking.

Network Requirements EVCP EVAP

Travel Information - WI

Training Location

I-CAR Appleton Tech Center
N127 South Park Drive
Appleton, WI 54914

Class Times

Initial Assessment Events
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

*Return flights out of Appleton (ATW) can be booked anytime after 2:00 pm (CT) on Friday of class*

Reassessment Events
Monday through Thursday or
Tuesday through Friday

Day 1-3 - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Unless otherwise communicated)
Day 4 - 7:30 am - 12:30 pm (Unless otherwise communicated)

*Return flights out of Appleton (ATW) can be booked anytime after 2:00 pm (CT) on final day of class*

Air Travel

Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW Appleton, WI)
www.atwairport.com

Serving:

Delta - www.delta.com
United - www.united.com

ATW is only minutes from the:

I-CAR Appleton Tech Center.
Comfort Suites Hotel.

Other airports are:

Green Bay (GRB) - 35 miles North of Appleton.
Milwaukee (MKE) - 115 miles South of Appleton.
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) - 180 miles South of Appleton.
Chicago Midway (MDW) - 190 miles South of Appleton.

*Return flights out of Appleton (ATW) can be booked anytime after 2:00 pm (CT) on final day of class*

Preferred Hotels

Comfort Suites (Primary)
3809 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 730-3800
Special I-CAR Rate: $79-89/night/person plus tax
**Reservations must be made via phone to secure I-CAR rate also indicate shuttle service needs.**
www.comfortsuitesappleton.com
*Rooms are blocked under I-CAR and must be confirmed with a credit card one week before the arrival date.*

Ground Transportation

Guests staying at the Comfort Suites are provided complementary airport shuttle and transportation to and from the airport and the I-CAR Appleton Tech Center on each day of the training by request.

When checking in at the Comfort Suites, inquire at the front desk regarding the morning departure time for the shuttle to the I-CAR Appleton Tech Center. Transportation may also be available from the hotel to local restaurants in the evening, if advance notice is given.

Meals
Complimentary continental breakfast is available for guests staying at the Comfort Suites.
Lunch is provided every day of class at the I-CAR Appleton Tech Center.
Dinner is on your own every evening.

Clothing and Safety Items
I-CAR’s office dress code is business casual. While you are a guest at I-CAR working in our shop, we expect that you will be wearing attire appropriate for the shop. Jeans, work boots, t-shirts are expected/acceptable. Please be respectful of our employees and refrain from wearing clothing with profanity, inappropriate images or messages.

Please bring a welding helmet, properly fitted welding respirator, welding gloves, a welding jacket or leathers, and steel toe work boots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts

JLR Dealer Systems Support Group
jlrdssg@jaguarlandrover.com
Phone: 800-392-9090, Option 3
Fax: 800-886-1159
Support Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-9PM ET

Late arrivals are also subject to these terms. If a Technician is more than 2 hours late to an initial assessment training event, they are too late to catch up with the rest of class. If you show up more than 2 hours late, you will be sent home and will need to reschedule your training for another session. If a Technician is more than 1 day late to a reassessment training event, they are too late to catch up with the rest of class. If you show up more than 1 day late, you will be sent home and will need to reschedule your training for another session. If you are late within the designated timeframe, standard event fees apply. If you are late beyond the designated timeframe, you will also be charged the full price of the event due to taking up a seat from someone else. Similar to no-shows and late cancellations, late arrivals due to extenuating circumstances, such as a personal emergency or weather travel delays, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Proof of the circumstance is required (doctor’s note or flight cancellation notification).

Network Requirements Level 3 Level 4 Travel Information - GA

JLR Panel Technician – Level 4

AD4502803 - CD4500062 – Aluminum Repair – Structural

Jaguar Land Rover welding standards are set high to ensure that collision-damaged JLR vehicles are restored the original level of structural integrity and occupant safety. Because of the higher expectations for MIG welding skill, JLR has been experiencing an increase in welding certification test failures.

To help technicians become better prepared for the challenging welding tests, there are now online training videos that will communicate the welding standards of Jaguar Land Rover for steel and aluminum welding. The online videos will also show welding techniques that can be used to make the welds that meet JLR standards and how to practice weld for the tests at the I-CAR Tech Center.

Course Content:

The course will include lecture and hands-on activities on JLR aluminum structural repair, rivet-bonding, and aluminum MIG welding. The MIG welding program and test will require making eight welds on coupons in various positions. The required welds include plug, fillet, and butt joint with backing welds on coupons, the practice assemblies, and on the JLR test assembly.

Expectations:

Technicians must be able to weld aluminum using the MIG pulse-transfer method. There will be MIG welding coaching and some time allowed for practice, but technicians will struggle with the pace of the course if they are not proficient in aluminum MIG welding.

The following JLR courses MUST BE COMPLETED before registering for the JLR Initial Aluminum Welding Assessment and Reassessment courses at I-CAR:

ED2X00002 – Introduction to TOPIx
ED3500052 – Steel Repair – Structural
ED4500064 – Aluminum Repair – Cosmetic
ED4500062 – Aluminum Repair – Structural
EDA102100 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP) (expires after 5 years) – OR –
EDAS03327 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP – Recertification (expires every 5 years)
ED2503227 – TOPIx for Bodyshop (Required April 1, 2025)
EDA102940 – EV Roles and Responsibilities (Required April 1, 2025)
EDM503398 – Metallurgy (Required April 1, 2025)
EDM503397 – Repair Classification (Required April 1, 2026)
PDM503435 – Cosmetic Repairs to JLR Vehicles (Required April 1, 2026)
PD2503404 – Vehicle Body Components and Construction (Required April 1, 2026)
PD2503501 – NVH and Corrosion Protection (Required April 1, 2026)
EDM503420 – Basic Measuring for Damage Assessment (Required April 1, 2026)
PD2503500 – Vehicle Body Component Removal and Installation (Required April 1, 2026)
EDM503473 – JLR Vehicle Platforms (Required April 1, 2026)
CD3500052 – Steel Repair – Structural – OR – CD3500088 – JLR Steel Repair – Structural Reassessment

What To Bring To Class

Many of the welding failures we encounter are related to eyesight deficiencies!

Bring to class:

any prescription eyewear or magnifier lenses typically used in your welding helmet.
safety glasses.
work safety shoes.
work gloves.
welding gloves.
auto-darkening welding helmet.
protective welding jacket.
properly fitted welding respirator (WI).
N95 respirator (voluntary for GA).

Preparation:

Practice is a MUST:

The training at I-CAR includes MIG pulse aluminum welding:

on 1.5 mm thick 6000-series aluminum coupons
using 1.2 mm diameter 4043 alloy electrode wire

Butt joint with backing welds and fillet on lap joint welds will be made in the:

flat position
vertical position
overhead position

10 mm plug welds will be made in the flat, vertical, and overhead position.
The final welding test will be made on a part that resembles a rocker panel assembly, and will require six plug welds, a lap weld, and a butt joint with backing. The butt joint must be welded in one continuous pass on the test
Practice welding on profiles, as well as flat coupons is highly recommended in preparation for the assessment test.

Read the information on this site and watch all of the videos offered here to learn exactly how to practice for the welding test at I-CAR.

Aluminum and steel coupons can be purchased from:

Custom Metal Shearing Inc.
Dayton, OH 45404
937-233-6950 (office)
Attention: Bob Colby

Aluminum Butt With Backing Weld – Technique

Requires a root gap of 3 mm.
Is welded from the bottom of the vertical joint upward.
Requires angling the torch forward slightly toward the direction of travel.
Requires the torch to be perpendicular to the joint width.
Requires an electrode stickout distance of about 15 mm.
Requires slower travel at the beginning of the weld.
Requires faster travel speed at the end of the weld.
Is made in the 2- or 4-step trigger welding mode.
Is done on the test piece using run-on and run-off tabs.

Video: "Aluminum Butt With Backing Weld – Creating Practice Welds"

Aluminum Butt With Backing Weld – Inspection

The face bead is consistent in height and width.
The weld bead edges are wetted out - no cold lap.
The backside bead has a consistent ripple with no melt-through.
The bead must not have any areas with:

Multiple welds
Undercut
Underfill
Porosity
Cracking
Burn-through
Weld skip
Excessive weld spatter

Video: "Aluminum Butt With Backing Weld – Inspection"

Aluminum Lap Weld – Technique

Set the coupons with a 25 mm overlap.
Weld from the bottom of the joint upward on a vertical weld.
The torch is angled upward toward the direction of travel.
The torch must be tilted toward the edge of the top panel.
The electrode stick-out distance is about 15 mm.
The travel speed must increase toward the end of the weld.
The weld can be made in the 2- or 4-step mode.
This weld is done on the test piece using run-on and run-off tabs.

Video: "Aluminum Lap Weld – Creating Practice Welds"

Aluminum Lap Weld – Inspection

The face bead is consistent in height and width.
The weld bead edges must be wetted out - no cold lap.
The backside of the weld has a consistent ripple with no melt-through.
The weld bead must not have any areas with:

Multiple welds
Undercut
Underfill
Porosity
Cracking
Burn-through
Weld skip
Excessive weld spatter

Video: "Aluminum Lap Weld - Inspection"

Aluminum Plug Weld – Technique

The weld requires a plug 10 mm hole.
The weld is made using a circular motion.
The weld can be done using 2-step or 4-step trigger mode.
The torch is held perpendicular to the panel.
The electrode stick-out distance is about 15 mm.
The weld requires a higher setting on 2-step trigger.

Video: "Aluminum Plug Weld – Creating Practice Welds"

Aluminum Plug Weld – Inspection

The face nugget is consistent in height and width.
The face height must not exceed 3 mm.
The weld nugget edges must be wetted out - no cold lap.
The backside has melt-through penetration height between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm
The nugget must not have any areas with:

Multiple welds
Undercut
Porosity
Cracking
Burn-through
Weld skip
Excessive weld spatter

Video: "Aluminum Plug Weld – Inspection"

2025 Training Dates JLR Aluminum Repair – Structural Training Event

Registration now available! Once all prerequisites are completed, please request to attend the appropriate training event below.

June 8-12 - AD4502803 - CD4500062 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural - Appleton, WI (CANCELLED)

July 13-17 - AD4502803 - CD4500062 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural - Appleton, WI (FULL)

Wait List

AD4502803 - CD4500063 – Aluminum Repair – Structural Reassessments

The Aluminum Reassessment at I-CAR:

will be scheduled and posted as needed throughout the year.
is required for technicians that failed the aluminum assessment test.
is scheduled for Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday.
includes one-on-one welding coaching.
is required every 3 years after passing the initial assessment course.

CD4500063 – Aluminum Repair

2025 Training Dates JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural Reassessments Training Event

Registration now available! Once all prerequisites are completed, please request to attend the appropriate training event below.

June 15-18 (Monday-Thursday) - AD4502803 - CD4500063 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural Reassessment - Appleton, WI (FULL)

June 23-26 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD4502803 - CD4500063 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural Reassessment - Appleton, WI (FULL)

July 7-10 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD4502803 - CD4500063 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural Reassessment - Appleton, WI

July 28-31 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD4502803 - CD4500063 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural Reassessment - Appleton, WI

Wait List

Network Requirements Level 3 Travel Information - WI Travel Information - GA

JLR EV Technician – EVAP

JLR EV Authorized Person (EVAP) Event

The following JLR courses MUST BE COMPLETED before registering for a JLR EV Authorized Person (EVAP) event at I-CAR:

ED2X00002 – Introduction to TOPIx
EDA102940 – EV Roles and Responsibilities
EDA102100 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP) (expires after 5 years) – OR –
EDAS03327 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP – Recertification (expires every 5 years)
ED2500084 – Basic Electrics
CDMS03221 – Basic Electrics
EDMS03019 – Basic EV Knowledge
EDA102941 – EV Workshop Safety
QDM103052 – Diagnostic Approach
QDM103053 – Diagnostic Trouble Code Analysis
QDM103054 – Warranty Guidance Tools to Support Diagnosis
PDM103047 – Tools to Support Diagnosis
EDM103055 – Diagnostic Tool to Vehicle Connection
EDMS03089 – HV Risk Assessment – Part 1A
EDMS03090 – HV Risk Assessment – Part 1B
JLR MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim)
JLR EV Competent Person (EVCP)

What To Bring To Class

All necessary tools will be provided during the class.

JLR Exclusive EVAP Accreditation Program

3-year certification term
One week of training:

Day 1: Diagnostic New User
Day 2-3: Intermediate Electrics
Day 4-5: EVAP

CDM103025 - Diagnostic New User

Introduce TOPIx Cloud Diagnostics and develop a best practice skill set when interacting with the tool.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the ethos of TOPIx Cloud Diagnostics.
Differentiate the features of the Option Selections page when connected to TOPIx Cloud Diagnostics.
Review the features of the Diagnostics tab when connected to a vehicle.
Determine the approach to diagnosis.
Demonstrate skills of interacting with the tool.

CDMS03088 - Intermediate Electrics

Aims to enhance an Electric Vehicle Competent Person (EVCP)s understanding of electrical circuits and test methods before attending the Electric Vehicle Authorised Person (EVAP) training course.

Objectives:

Investigate the relationship between Voltage, Current and Resistance.
Introduce Volt drop principles to enhance Voltage measurement understanding.
Identify the operating principles of High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL).
Investigate Voltage Divider circuits and the relationship to HVIL.
Define the principles of a High Voltage (HV) Power Down process.
Introduce the test principles of the test principles and benefits of using the C.A 773 Voltage Indicator.
Evaluate the importance of the internal Resistors in the Breakout Box.

CDM103081 - EVAP

To enable confident and safe work on Powered Down Electric Vehicle (EV) High Voltage (HV) systems according to approved Workshop Manual Procedures and the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Electric Vehicle Safety Rules.

Objectives:

Identify the roles and responsibilities to enact the role of an EVAP.
Recognise an EVAP’s responsibility regarding the Permit To Work (PTW) and surrender forms.
Identify the HV System components and locations.
Follow Workshop Manual procedures and EV Safety Rules.
Be confident to perform a power down/up procedure on Jaguar Land Rover Electric vehicles.

2025 Training Dates - EVAP Training Events

Registration now available! Once all prerequisites are completed, please request to attend the appropriate training event below.

Wait List

Registration For EVAP Training Event - Coming Soon

EVAP Retake Events

A retake event is required for those that did not successfully complete the EV Authorized Person (EVAP) JLR Event at the I-CAR Chicago Technical Center.

The EV Authorized Person (EVAP) JLR Retake Event at I-CAR:

will be scheduled and posted as needed throughout the year.
is required for technicians that did not pass the EV Authorized Person (EVAP) JLR Event at I-CAR.
is scheduled in conjuction with the full EV Authorized Person (EVAP) JLR Event with a limited number of seats reserved to retake students
is scheduled Monday-Friday. However, you only need to retake the course that you did not pass.

Monday: Diagnostic New User Retake Event
Tuesday-Wednesday: Intermediate Electrics Retake Event
Thursday-Friday: EVAP Retake Event

2025 Training Dates - EVAP Retake Training Events

Registration now available! Once all prerequisites are completed, please request to attend the appropriate training event below.

Wait List

Registration For EVAP Retake Event - Coming Soon

Network Requirements EVAP Travel Information

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