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JLR Panel Technician – Level 4

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
  • ED2500041 – Foundation Skills
  • PD2500729 – Foundation Skills
  • ED3500052 – Steel Repair - Structural
  • ED4500064 – Aluminum Repair - Cosmetic
  • ED4500062 – Aluminum Repair - Structural
  • PJA500930 – The New Jaguar E-PACE
  • PJA501073 – Jaguar I-PACE Bodyshop Introduction
  • ELS500049 – Aluminum Subframe Repair
  • PLA500617 – ALL-NEW DISCOVERY Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLM500820 – New Range Rover Velar Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLM501280 – New Range Rover Evoque Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLA501437 – New Land Rover Defender Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLA500996 – New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 18MY Bodyshop Introduction (Required February 1, 2021)
  • ELM501359 – New Range Rover Evoque Fixed Roof (Required February 1, 2021)
  • EDA102100 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP) (Required February 1, 2021)
  • ED2503227 – TOPIx for Bodyshop (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDA102940 – EV Roles and Responsibilities (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDA503352 – Satin and Matte Finishes (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDM503398 – Metallurgy (Required April 1, 2025)
  • 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.

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.

  • October 20-24 - AD4502803 - CD4500062 - JLR Aluminum Repair - Structural - Appleton, WI

  • Wait List

Register For Aluminum Training Event

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.

  • Wait List

Register For Aluminum Reassessments Training Event

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

JLR MET Technician – Level 2

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.

  • October 6-10 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event (CANCELLED)

  • October 13-17 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event (FULL)

  • October 20-24 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event

  • October 27-31 - MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim) JLR Event

  • Wait List

Register For MET Training Event

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.

  • Wait List

Register For MET Retake Event

Network Requirements Travel Information

JLR Panel Technician – Level 3

JLR Panel Technician – Level 3

AD3502802 - CD3500052 – Steel Repair – Structural

This steel welding program MUST BE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE JLR ALUMINUM program.

JLR Exclusive Steel Accreditation Program

  • Must be completed before attending the aluminum welding program
  • Required due to mixed material architecture and steel vehicles in the JLR product line
  • Teaches the steel joining techniques specified in JLR collision repair procedures
  • Utilizes a 0.8 mm thick sill assembly built in class similar to the aluminum program
  • Is mainly hands-on
  • Includes resistance spot-welding, MAG steel seam and plug welding, and MIG brazing
  • Requires renewal every three years
  • Includes information on how to prep for the JLR structural aluminum training and welding test

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

  • ED2X00002 – Introduction to TOPIx
  • ED2500041 – Foundation Skills
  • PD2500729 – Foundation Skills
  • ED3500052 – Steel Repair - Structural
  • PJA500930 – The New Jaguar E-PACE
  • PJA501073 – Jaguar I-PACE Bodyshop Introduction
  • ELS500049 – Aluminum Subframe Repair
  • PLA500617 – ALL-NEW DISCOVERY Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLM500820 – New Range Rover Velar Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLM501280 – New Range Rover Evoque Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLA501437 – New Land Rover Defender Bodyshop Introduction
  • PLA500996 – New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 18MY Bodyshop Introduction (Required February 1, 2021)
  • ELM501359 – New Range Rover Evoque Fixed Roof (Required February 1, 2021)
  • EDA102100 – Electric Vehicle Informed Person (EVIP) (Required February 1, 2021)
  • ED2503227 – TOPIx for Bodyshop (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDA102940 – EV Roles and Responsibilities (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDA503352 – Satin and Matte Finishes (Required April 1, 2025)
  • EDM503398 – Metallurgy (Required April 1, 2025)

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.

Assessment Test Piece - Description and Required Welds

The JLR steel welding accreditation program requires making the following welds on 0.8 mm steel coupons:

  • steel open butt welds in the flat, vertical, and overhead position.
  • steel 5 mm plug welds on coupons in the vertical position.
  • MIG braze open butt welds in the flat, vertical, and overhead position.
  • MIG braze slot welds in the vertical position.

It is recommended to become proficient on all of the vertical welds before attempting welds in other positions.

The three-piece steel sill assembly used for the welding accreditation test requires the following welds:

  • 38 resistance spot welds on the upper and the lower flanges
  • 5 MIG braze slot welds on one-half of the center flange
  • 9 MAG 5 mm steel plug welds on one-half of the center flange
  • 1 MIG braze vertical open butt joint weld
  • 1 MAG steel vertical open butt joint weld

Test Preparation

The training and test at I-CAR incorporates resistance spot-welding, MAG steel welding, and MIG brazing. The resistance welding has not been a failure point on the test, but practice of the MIG and MAG welding is a MUST. Listed below are the welding methods, and required materials for practicing prior to attending the AD3502802 - CD3500052 – Steel Repair – Structural program.

Aluminum and steel coupons can be purchased from:

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

MIG Brazing - Required Consumables And Welder Settings

  • Use CuSi-A or CuSi-3 - 1.0 mm electrode wire with 100% Argon gas.
  • Use 0.8 mm mild steel for practice (same thickness as the assessment).
  • Set the machine in the Synergic mode for all MIG braze joints. The JLR training and welding test have been updated to allow MIG brazing to be done in the Synergic rather than the Pulse-Synergic mode.
  • 55–65 amps is the range to use as a starting point.

The Fronius 2700 setup includes the following:

  • Install a dedicated graphite liner with a 1.0 mm contact tip in the torch.
  • Install 1.0 mm drive rolls to accommodate the 1.0 mm electrode wire.

The U.S. Fronius 2700 machines do not have a 1.0 mm diameter electrode setting, which is the required electrode diameter for JLR. Use the 0.9 mm diameter setting. Set the electrode selection to CuSi-A. Use Conventional trigger.

MIG Braze Open Butt Joint – Technique

  • The root gap between the panels is 1–2 mm on flat and vertical welds.
  • Vertical welds are done travelling from the bottom upward.
  • Angle the torch slightly toward the direction on travel (push).
  • Weld open butt joints using a series of overlapping circular welds approximately 6 mm in diameter.
  • Weld with 15–25 mm electrode stick-out, which will increase backside capillary flow.
  • Each weld is started at the edge of the previous weld.
  • Do not move the torch during the weld. Advance the torch 2–3 mm during the cooling of previous weld.
  • The pause between each weld reduces the heat input into the panel.
  • Develop a rhythm of welding (about 2–4 seconds) and pausing (about 2–4 seconds).

MIG Braze Open Butt Weld – Inspection

  • All visible weld surfaces must be clean, bright and of a uniform profile.
  • The face side weld seam should show uniform height and width over its entire length. Bead height is 1–3 mm.
  • The backside bead must be a consistent width and without voids. Ideally the backside bead is the same width as the face side bead.
  • The backside bead height is a minimum of 0.5 mm and 2 mm maximum.
  • The heat mark must not exceed 30 mm.
  • No areas of:
    • Multiple welds
    • Undercut
    • Underfill
    • Porosity
    • Cracking
    • Burn-through
    • Weld skip
    • Excessive weld spatter

MIG Braze Slot Weld – Technique

  • The 20 mm length of the slots are positioned horizontally.
  • Weld the slot welds using an overlapping circular travel pattern across the narrow opening of the slot.
    • Each weld pass should extend slightly beyond the top and bottom edge of the slot hole.
    • This method is used to increase the capillary flow of the puddle under the edges of the slot.

MIG Braze Slot Weld – Inspection

  • All visible weld surfaces shall be clean and of a uniform profile.
  • The face side weld must be consistently higher than the top panel, and the slot must be filled. The weld must have uniform height and width over the entire length. Bead height must not exceed 3 mm at any point.
  • Face side bead height must not exceed 3 mm.
  • The backside heat mark must be a consistent width and length across the area of the slot.
  • The heat mark must not exceed 30 mm.
  • The slot weld must not have any areas of:
    • Multiple welds
    • Undercut
    • Underfill
    • Porosity
    • Cracking
    • Burn-through
    • Weld skip
    • Excessive weld spatter

Video: "MIG Braze Slot Weld – Inspection"

MAG Steel Welding – Required Consumables And Welder Settings

  • Electrode wire is 0.8 mm ER70S-6.
  • Shielding gas is 80% Argon-20% CO2.
  • Welding machine is set to NON-PULSE synergic for steel weld joints or Standard mode.

MAG Steel Weld Open Butt Joint - Technique

  • Use individual overlapping circular welds similar to the MIG Braze techniques.
  • Root gap is 1–1.5 mm
  • The torch angled upward slightly toward the direction of travel, which is from the bottom of the vertical joint moving upward.

Video: "MAG Steel Weld Open Butt Joint – Creating Practice Welds"

MAG Steel Open Butt Joint Weld – Inspection

  • Bead should be even and consistent on both side.
  • Face side bead is a consistent 1–3 mm.
  • Bottom surface penetration is a consistent 1–3 mm.
  • Bead surfaces are clean and of a uniform profile.
  • The heat mark is less than 30 mm wide.
  • The bead must not have any areas with:
    • Multiple welds
    • Undercut
    • Porosity
    • Cracking
    • Burn-through
    • Weld skip
    • Excessive weld spatter

Video: "MAG Steel Open Butt Joint Weld – Inspection"

MAG Steel Plug Weld – Technique

  • Plug holes are 5 mm.
  • The weld is started and made by striking the arc in the plug hole.
  • The torch is positioned at 90 degrees to the panel.
  • This requires adjusting the machine output in relation to the weld timing to obtain the correct face profile and penetration.

Video: "MAG Steel Plug Weld – Creating Practice Welds"

MAG Steel Plug Weld – Inspection

  • The nugget must be circular - not oblong
  • The nugget face height is 1–3 mm
  • The nugget edges should be wetted out - no cold lap
  • There are no skips
  • The backside has 0.5–1.5 mm melt-through height
  • The heat mark must not exceed 30 mm
  • Must not have any areas with:
    • Multiple welds
    • Undercut
    • Porosity
    • Cracking
    • Burn-through
    • Weld skip
    • Excessive weld spatter

Video: "MAG Steel Plug Weld – Inspection"

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Pass - MAG steel plug weld – front side

Pass - MAG steel plug weld – backside

2025 Training Dates JLR Steel Repair - Structural Training Event

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

  • October 6-10 - AD3502802 - CD3500052 - JLR Steel Repair - Structural - Atlanta, GA (FULL)

  • Wait List

Register For Steel Training Event

AD3502802 - CD3500088 – Steel Repair – Structural Reassessment

The steel reassessment session is required for those that did not successfully complete the steel welding programs at the I-CAR Tech Center OR for technicians that are renewing their 3-year JLR steel weld certifications.

The Steel Reassessment at I-CAR:

  • will be scheduled and posted as needed throughout the year.
  • is required for technicians that failed the assessment test at I-CAR.
  • 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.
    • CD3500052 – Steel Repair (taken after January 2015)

2025 Training Dates JLR Steel Repair - Structural Reassessment Training Event

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

  • October 7-10 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD3502802 - CD3500088 - JLR Steel Repair - Structural Reassessment - Appleton, WI

  • October 14-17 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD3502802 - CD3500088 - JLR Steel Repair - Structural Reassessment - Atlanta, GA (FULL)

  • October 21-24 (Tuesday-Friday) - AD3502802 - CD3500088 - JLR Steel Repair - Structural Reassessment - Atlanta, GA (FULL)

  • Wait List

Register For Steel Structural Reassessment Training Event

Network Requirements Level 4 Travel Information - WI Travel Information - GA

Travel Information - Atlanta, GA

Travel Information - GA

Training Location

Jaguar Land Rover ACADEMY - South
3800 Camp Creek Pkwy
Building 1000, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA. 30331

Class Times

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

*Return flights out of Atlanta (ATL) can be booked any time after 3:00 pm (EST) on final day of class, but keep in mind the airport is one of the largest and busiest in the US*

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 Atlanta (ATL) can be booked any time after 3:00 pm (EST) on final day of class, but keep in mind the airport is one of the largest and busiest in the US*

Air Travel

Hartsfield-Jackson International
(Airport Code: ATL)

Preferred Hotels

AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway (Primary)
2079 Hospitality Way
Atlanta, GA 30344
Link for Jaguar Land Rover Discount: www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link
OR Call (404) 665-0309
Parking included in room rate.


Atlanta Airport Marriott (Secondary)
4711 Best Road
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 766-7900, call and ask for the JLR rate.
No shuttle service available.

Ground Transportation

Guests staying at the AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway are provided complementary airport shuttle and transportation to and from the airport and the JLR ACADEMY by request (call hotel for pickup from airport).

Meals
Complimentary breakfast is available for guests staying at the AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway.
Lunch is provided every day of class at the JLR ACADEMY.
Dinner is on your own every evening.

Clothing and Safety Items
While you are a guest at the JLR ACADEMY, 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, welding gloves, a welding jacket or leathers, and steel toe work boots.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I allow I-CAR to share my training information with JLR?
  2. What time do classes start and end?
  3. Where should I book my air travel?
  4. What hotel do I stay at and is there a special rate?
  5. Do I need a car while at the event?
  6. What steel event dates are available?
  7. What do I need to bring to the steel event?
  8. What are the required steel welds?
  9. How should I prepare for the steel welding event?
  10. Where can I see samples of the welds I will be making at the steel event?
  11. What aluminum event dates are available?
  12. What do I need to bring to the aluminum event?
  13. What are the required aluminum welds?
  14. How should I prepare for the aluminum welding event?
  15. Where can I see samples of the welds I will be making at the aluminum event?

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 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).

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.

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