The AICP is designed to assess the participant’s detailing competence and skill level to determine eligibility and readiness for certification, and to install Cquartz Professional, Cquartz Finest Reserve or Nova Pro grade coating.

Where gaps are identified, participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in providing the highest standard of automotive surface preparation and application of the specified professional grade coatings.

Participants are required to answer questions and complete tasks as a means of assessing their readiness for certification level.

The majority of the assessment will be based on the individuals performance in relation to working safely, efficiently and effectively on an actual over a period of two days. During this two-day period the participants must display competent skill level and knowledge is the main areas of exterior detailing including surface preparation, paint correction and paint protection and coatings.

If the participants passes the authorised installer assessment, then they will be properly authorised in their chosen respective coating - being listed on the official brands website as an authorised applicator, and gain access to better pricing for the coatings.

Successful participants will also be able to access banners, written certification and other promotional material.

This program is designed to be highly interactive. The facilitator will adopt a student-centred, low-tech approach to learning. The facilitator will coach and facilitate participant learning through formal and informal assessment, classroom participation and practical skill application.

This program is delivered in several modules; each module aligned to the main assessment objectives and factors. Each module of this program has several parts and activities. Participants are expected to carry out activities individually.

During the Course you'll learn:

• Knowledge of the car detailing industry
• Understanding of the level of quality required to be an authorised Nova Pro or CarPro installer
• Understanding of the different products, tools, and equipment used in professional detailing
• Understanding and skilful application of the products and equipment used in vehicle surface preparation
• Understanding and skilful application of the tools and techniques used in paint correction
• Understanding of the different factors affecting ceramic/glass paint coatings
• Understanding of the principles applied in applying and caring for the ceramic/glass coatings
• Knowledge and understanding of working efficiently, effectively, and safely