Question 1

Will students be considered a certified auto glass technician upon graduation from the Academy?

Accepted Answer

Part of the Auto Glass Academy tuition includes a certification test that is offered by the AGSC - Auto Glass Safety Council.(http://www.agsc.org) Once you have graduated from our Auto Glass Core Essentials class, your information is sent to the AGSC and an email link for testing will be sent to you. After successfully passing that test, you are considered a Certified Auto Glass Technician by the AGSC.

Question 2

Will a student be able to set a windshield on their own, once they have graduated from the Academy?"

Accepted Answer

Graduates of the Auto Glass Academy will have gained valuable hands-on experience, as well as specific knowledge, necessary to install a windshield per the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)(https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/fmvss) . However, your technician may require assistance setting the windshield until they have gained further-on-the-job experience.

Question 3

Will students have the opportunity to work with other types of automobile glass?

Accepted Answer

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Yes, students will have the opportunity to remove and replace quarter glass, back glass, doors and roof panels. Specific models are not guaranteed as this experience will depend on available automobiles during scheduled classes.

Question 4

Will Technicians have the opportunity to repair "rock chips" in a windshield?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, our Auto Glass Core Essentials class has a sectionj specifically designated to windshield repair. These include common variations including bullseye, combination, star and other types of cracks.

Question 5

Will students receive a certification on urethane products?

Accepted Answer

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Yes, students will receive a certification from the company (subject to availability) representing the pre-determined* urethane product of the class week.

The Academy currently partners with the following company's products: 
 • Dow - DuPont(https://www.dupont.com/transportation-industrial/aftermarket.html)
 • Sika(https://usa-industry.sika.com/industry/en/industry-markets/automotive-aftermarket/AGR-Replacement.html)
 • SRP(http://totalseal.shatrproof.com/#)
 • Dinitrol(https://www.dinol.com/index.php/de/our-markets/automotive-aftermarket)
*Urethane products are subject to change without prior notification.

Question 6

Where is the Auto Glass Academy located?

Accepted Answer

Our campus is in Round Rock, Texas; a suburb of Austin.

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