Curriculum

Explains the personal and business liabilities of technicians and owners in the modern auto glass shop. It discusses the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and explains the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS 003-2015 Replacement Standard in detail, providing for a better understanding of why the auto glass installation techniques used today are so important.

Translates "autoglass speak" into language everyone can understand. Every trade has its own idiom to communicate instructions and ideas. Here we define the unusual words and phrases that are used in the auto glass field.

Describes the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and procedures necessary to complete installations safely and efficiently. It covers the basics of hazard communications and OSHA requirements.

Offers the latest information about glass manufacturing and fabrication as it pertains to the auto glass industry. All types of auto glass fabrication are displayed and discussed.

Explains how glass is identified and marked. NAGS® International is a publishing company that provides the industry with its own way of categorizing the glass parts we replace and repair.

Introduces the common and specialty tools used in our industry and describe their proper use and handling. The instructors will discuss the variables each tool brings to the job at hand.

Demonstrates how adhesives work and why they are important to your customers' ultimate safety. It explains the proper use of urethane and its supporting products.

Covers the wide variety of blocks, sealants, clips, dams, and fasteners available to the auto glass professional. The instruction explains the role of these parts and how to remove them from the vehicle quickly and easily.

This module is "hands-on" and forms the core of our program. We show technicians the intricacies of proper auto glass installation through the Seven Steps of Installation. It covers the "dos" and "don’ts" of disassembly and installation, including clean up and safety procedures.

The installation of moveable auto glass is also covered in the hands-on portion. Moveable auto glass replacement requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to see a problem and determine the best course of action to solve that problem.

Learn proper prevention, diagnosis and repair procedures for correcting installation problems. Special tools for problem diagnosis and their proper use are discussed and taught.

Hands-on practice doing windshield repairs. A successful windshield repair is 20% equipment and 80% technician skill. We discuss:

The pre-qualification of the customer
The types of breaks
Repair resins
Basic repair procedures
Safety related issues

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Is Auto Glass University for You?

Who are our students?

Entrepreneurs: Last year, more than 50% of our students were entrepreneurs interested in starting an auto glass shop or adding glass installation to an existing business. Our class is the quickest way to get up the speed with the information necessary to be successful in the auto glass business. Learn in an interactive environment with people who are facing the same challenges you are.

New Technicians: Glass installation seems complicated at first, but most of them are not too difficult once you learn the proper technique. We will teach you where to go to get the information you need to “trailblaze” on any vehicle you come across, now and in the future.

Experienced Technicians: Have you been in the field doing installations for a few (or more than a few) years, but want to update your knowledge on today’s vehicles? Do you want to make sure you are “doing it right”? Take your career to the next level.

Those Needing Certification: Show the world how good you are. Auto Glass University graduates are recognized through the industry. We keep you connected through social media, graduate reunions, and with our 800 number that you can call if you run into a problem in the field.

In addition, we are the only training program that includes AGSC Certification in the price of our school.

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