3M Preferred Installer Training
Register today to improve your wrap skills and become a 3M Preferred Graphics Installer! There is a strong and growing demand for well-trained graphics installers with the credentials to back them up. 3M and ND Graphics offer you two levels of training to improve your skill set, and 3M Preferred Installer Testing to have your professional skills and status recognized by 3M – a worldwide leader in graphics materials and installation training.
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Cost:
- VIT (Vehicle Installation Training) – $500 plus applicable taxes
- AIT (Advanced Installation Training) – $1000 plus applicable taxes
- PIT (Preferred Installation Testing) – $1100 plus applicable taxes
Note: All three courses must be taken in the above order to complete the program.
AIT and PIT may not be taken back to back. 8-12 months hands on installation experience required between AIT and PIT.
To register for Installer training, you must have an account with us. If you do not have an account, please use this form to create one.
Read our Cancellation Policy here.
Level 1 – Vehicle Installation Training (VIT)
Expert Classroom and Hands-on Vehicle Wrap Specific Training
While this workshop is intended for installers it also benefits sales and marketing staff, design and production employees, as well as owners.
Do it Right the First Time.
Learn How to:
- Avoid causes of graphics failure
- Reduce costs
- Increase efficiency
Workshop Focus
- What it takes to sell & install graphics
- Understand what films & adhesive to use
- Build confidence and understanding of products, services and expert demonstration and techniques to ensure successful printing and application
- Hands-on training
Training Props Include:
- Full vehicle
- Sprinter door for deep compound channels
- Caravan back door for perforated curved window applications
Cost: $500 plus applicable taxes
Level 2 – Advanced Installation Training (AIT)
Classroom review, rigorous hands-on training and practice prepares you for Preferred Installer Testing and increases your confidence
This workshop is intended for installers only who either want to get additional training, or prepare for the Preferred Installer Training.
Take it to the next level.
Following Vehicle Installation Training, it’s time to expand knowledge, improve skills and tackle more complex installations.
Hands-on stations include the following applications surfaces:
- Rough textured brick
- Floor graphics
- Smooth Walls
- Aluminum rivet trailer panels
- Corrugated rivet trailer panels
- Sprinter door full coverage
- Proper use of 3M Wall Test Kit
- Caravan back door window
- Caravan back door lower panel (perforated)
- Car rear 1/4 panel, door and window (reflective)
- Car front fender and door
Duration: 2 day
Cost: $1000 plus applicable taxes
Pre-requisite: VIT within 18 months of AIT workshop
Level 3 – Preferred Installer Testing (PIT)
Includes hands-on test and written test, including: vehicle wraps, boat wraps (written only), trailers, smooth walls, textured surfaces and floor graphics and perforated windows graphics.
This exam is intended for installers who have taken the AIT, gained significant experience and want to qualify as a 3M Preferred Graphics Installer.
Gain credibility, visibility and promotion
Benefits of a 3M Preferred Graphics Installer:
- A listing on ca as a 3M Preferred Graphics Installer to help interested customers find you easily
- Validated technical skills and knowledge
- Exclusive use of 3M Preferred Graphics Installer title and logo
- Up-to-date information on the latest promotions, product launches, contests and more
Duration: 2 days
Cost: $1100 plus applicable taxes
Pre-requisite: VIT & AIT.
Note: Attending this class does not guarantee a pass.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations with more than 20 business days prior to training will be refunded 100% of cost.
Cancellations with more than 10 business days prior to training will be refunded 50% of cost.
No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to training.
