Jaguar Land Rover Authorized Collision Repair Network Training Resources

This Jaguar Land Rover training is offered by I-CAR for the JLR Collision Network MET Technicians at the I-CAR Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills, IL.


JLR MET Technician – Level 2

JLR MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) Event

The following JLR courses MUST BE COMPLETED before registering for a JLR MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) event at I-CAR:

  • ED2X00002 – Introduction to TOPIx
  • ED2503227 – TOPIx for Bodyshop
  • EDA102940 – EV Roles and Responsibilities
  • EDA102100 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP)
  • ED2500084 - Basic Electrics
  • EDMC400016 - Vehicle Safety Systems
  • ED2500050 - MET Interior and Exterior Trim
  • ED2500065 - MET Mechanical
  • PD2503623 - Exterior Lighting Systems
  • PD2503622 - ADAS Awareness
  • ED2200006 - Steering and Wheel Alignment
  • ED2503539 - Bodyshop Air Conditioning System Operation

What To Bring To Class

All necessary tools will be provided during the class.


JLR Exclusive MET Accreditation Program

  • Must be completed before attending the EV program
  • Does not expire
  • One week of training:
    • Day 1-2: MET Basic Electrics
    • Day 3: MET Bodyshop Air Conditioning Systems
    • Day 4: MET Bodyshop Mechanical and Trim Processes
    • Day 5: MET Bodyshop Steering and Wheel Alignment

CDMS03221 - MET Basic Electrics

Aims to provide classroom and practical activities, to introduce and develop the underpinning knowledge required to interpret basic vehicle electrical system operation.

Objectives:

  • Identify the fundamental electrical principles that apply to vehicle electrical systems.
  • Accurately measure voltage, resistance and current.
  • Differentiate between series and parallel circuits, detailing realistic vehicle circuits for comparison.
  • Describe the different battery types, care, and charging of vehicle batteries.
  • Describe quiescent current/parasitic drain in vehicle electrical systems.
  • Identify basic electrical components and recognize their function within a circuit.
  • Begin to develop the skills to interpret electrical wiring diagrams on Topix.


CD2503538 - MET Bodyshop Air Conditioning Systems

Gives technicians the Skills and Knowledge to safely and correctly recover and recharge a vehicles’ Air Conditioning refrigerant within a Bodyshop environment to JLR standards.

Objectives:

  • Recall specific information from previous eLearning materials.
  • Demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices.
  • Demonstrate safe operation of all tooling and equipment.
  • Complete refrigerant recovery and recharge an air conditioning system.
  • Replace a component in a damaged air conditioning system.


CD2503585 - MET Bodyshop Mechanical and Trim Processes

Gives the technician the skills to complete Mechanical Electrical Trim (MET) operations in a bodyshop environment to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) standards.

Objectives:

  • Recall specific information from previous eLearning materials.
  • Demonstrate the ability to service a vehicle’s cooling system, accurately perform headlamp alignment, and safely remove and reinstall an SRS component, then peer-teach these skills to colleagues.
  • Demonstrate headlamp measurement and alignment procedures that meet JLR specifications.
  • Demonstrate the safe removal and reinstallation of supplementary restraint system (SRS) components.
  • Demonstrate the draining and recharging of the vehicle's cooling system to JLR specifications.


CD2503586 - MET Bodyshop Steering and Wheel Alignment

Gives Bodyshop technicians the skills and knowledge to complete a wheel alignment measurement and return a vehicle to the correct specification.

Objectives:

  • Recall specific information from previous eLearning materials.
  • Identify steering and suspension components.
  • Describe the wheel alignment measurement pre-checks.
  • Demonstrate wheel alignment measurement and adjustment procedures.
  • Interpret data following a wheel alignment measurement.


2025 Training Dates - MET Training Events

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

  • August 18-22 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event - Vernon Hills, IL (FULL)
  • September 22-26 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Wait List


MET Retake Events

A retake event is required for those that did not successfully complete the MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event at the I-CAR Chicago Technical Center.

The MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) 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 MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event at I-CAR.
  • is scheduled in conjuction with the full MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) 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-Tuesday: MET Basic Electrics Retake Event
    • Wednesday: MET Bodyshop Air Conditioning Systems Retake Event
    • Thursday: MET Bodyshop Mechanical and Trim Processes Retake Event
    • Friday: MET Bodyshop Steering and Wheel Alignment Retake Event

2025 Training Dates - MET Retake Training Events

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

  • August 11-15 (Monday-Friday) - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Retake Event - Vernon Hills, IL
  • August 24-28 (Monday-Friday) - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Retake Event - Vernon Hills, IL (FULL)
  • September 8-12 (Monday-Friday) - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Retake Event - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Wait List


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