CIIA offers basic estimating course
Hamilton, Ontario — January 14, 2016 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the return of its basic estimating collision repair training course. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the course. The basic estimating course is designed to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff who may need assistance […]
Critics continue to question Ontario auto insurance
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 9, 2015 — The recent report on Ontario auto insurance from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association has been hotly debated. The report claimed Ontario auto insurers are benefiting from a cap on profitability that is far too high in the current interest rate environment. The report also points […]
Collision industry trends discussed at ICE meeting
Hamilton, Ontario — November 4, 2015 — Employment issues and opportunities in the collision repair industry were front and centre of discussions at a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development (ICE). Speaking to the large group were Marc Tremblay, Program Coordinator of AYCE’s pre-apprenticeship training course in Toronto, and […]
CIIA offers basic estimating course
Hamilton, Ontario — August 28, 2015 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the return of its basic estimating collision repair training course. The course is designed to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff who may need assistance in estimating collision damage on cars and light trucks in Ontario. […]
CIIA adds two Ontario license exam prep courses
Hamilton, Ontario — August 20, 2015 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has now scheduled two additional classes to help unlicensed techs successfully complete the Ontario trades license exam for Autobody and Collision Repair. CIIA has added the additional courses due to demand. “The impact of trades license enforcement by the Ontario College of Trades […]
CIIA offers students, apprentices discounts on NACE
Hamilton, Ontario — July 8, 2015 — As the industry gears up for the NACE/CARS event starting on July 21 in Detroit, Michigan, a new opportunity for Ontario collision repair apprentices and students has been announced. In co-operation with NACE, the CIIA collision repair trade association has announced that a new discounted fee for students […]
CIIA to host seven information workshops across Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario — April 30, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) will be holding seven evening workshops designed to bring technicians and shop owners together, allowing them to provide feedback on issues facing the industry. Along with updates from the College of Trades and CIIA, workshop attendees will hear from guest speakers highlighting the new […]
CIIA announces new dates for Certificate of Qualification training course
Hamilton, Ontario — April 9, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the association will be holding a new series of preparatory courses to aid technicians in becoming legally qualified to practice in Ontario. The new Certificate of Qualification prep classes are tailored to techs who are not yet legally licensed to practice in […]
CIIA prepares Basic Estimating training course for May classes, London rescheduled
Hamilton, Ontario — April 9, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) will be offering two sets of two-night courses in May for the association’s basic estimating course. CIIA’s estimate writing curriculum for the collision repair industry offers a basic training program that is tailored to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company […]
CIIA to hold Basic Estimating courses in Ottawa, London
Hamilton, Ontario — April 1, 2015 Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced it will be leading two full multi-day Basic Estimating courses in Ottawa and London this May. The organization’s basic estimating collision repair training course is intended to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff become more proficient in assessing […]
