Erratum: Please note that Justin Pate, the instructor for the October 18,19 and 20 wrap training has been replaced by Chad Parrish.
Avery Dennison vehicle wrapping training
Three-day training offered by Groupe Polyalto, given by instructor Chad Parrish.
Training details
Where: PolyAlto Québec
3825, rue Jean-Marchand
Québec, Québec G2C 2J2
When:
Formation: October 18-19-20, from 9 h to 17 h
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
– Three full days of training
– Coffee, snacks and lunch (provided)
Registration form
Chad Parrish, instructeur installateur certifié Avery Dennison
Chad Parrish is installer/trainer and owner of Graphiti Wraps, a large format installation company. He started his career in 1997 for a large format printing company, doing everything from production to installation. He worked there for roughly 9 years. At that time, his love for installation grew, which is when Graphiti Wraps was formed in 2006. Till this day, he travels the country doing subcontracted install work ranging from vehicles, walls, to banners.
He carries most if not all the installer certifications offered by the manufacturers, including being a PPF certified installer for XPEL. He’s recently been brought on board with Avery Dennison and their training program and he is honored to be able to share his success/failures stories and techniques and installation processes with those who are looking to grow the industry.
Chad teaches the UGIS system (Universal Graphics Installation System) an efficient car wrapping system created by Justin Pate, founder of the Wrap institute, among other tips and tricks, in workshops around the world. The courses he gives are officially approved by Avery Dennison in North America.
During this three-day course, you will learn how to prepare the vehicles for wrapping, the main tools you need, wrapping strategies, some common mistakes to avoid, design and vinyl installation tricks and basic business tips for the field. This is vital training for anyone looking to improve their installation skills.
Using UGIS, you will be able to comfortably and quickly wrap almost any vehicle by yourself in under five hours. Some vehicles, like vans, can be wrapped more quickly (approx. two hours).
Training breakdown:
Day 1:
- Installing vinyl film on floors
- Installing vinyl film on windows
- Installing vinyl film on walls
- Cleaning
- Preparing surfaces
- Basics for removing films
- Tools, film cleanliness, moving the materials and cleaning
- Introduction to UGIS
- Cutting edges and creating perfect corners
- How to cut on the vehicle
- Achieving perfect alignment
- Wrapping hard-to-reach spots
Includes time to practice the techniques
Day 2:
- Effortless installation
- Rear-view mirrors
- Perforated film for windows
- Bumpers
- Antennas
- How to improve your speed
- Problem-solving
- How to market your skills and find work, client sales philosophy
- Completely wrapping a vehicle
Includes time to practice the techniques
Day 3:
- Advanced technical training on how to apply colour, textured, print and chrome vinyl films
- Closer look at the techniques learned earlier in the course
Includes time to practice the techniques
Information:
Quebec city:
Philippe Beaulieu
philippe.beaulieu@gpagrafik.com
Cell.: 418-569-5588
Montreal:
Francine Marquis
francine.marquis@gpagrafik.com
Cell.: 514-604-5166
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of vehicle wrapping is required.
* $500 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your place. Payment must be made in full before the training.
Training eligible for an Emploi Québec grant:
Programme de développement et reconnaissance des compétences de la main d’oeuvre
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N.B.: The training will be given by Justin Pate, in English. However, the material will be in French and we will give translation and question-and-answer breaks between the sessions.