When a floor supports walls. above and is supported on walls below as shown in Figure 4-1, the lateral loads in the floor. system are based on the mass of the floor itself and a portion of the mass of all the walls in the. stories immediately above and below the floor.
I-CAR certifies both individual technicians and auto body shops according to certain standards of excellence and ongoing training. I-CAR certification is not easy to come by - it requires dedication and commitment on the part of shop owners and technicians alike. When a technician is Platinum certified, it means they have completed the highest levels of training offered by I-CAR; once they've achieved this standing, technicians must undergo continuing education each year in order to maintain it. The highest certification available to auto body shops is I-CAR Gold Class, which means a minimum of four technicians in the shop have achieved Platinum status. When a shop is I-CAR Gold certified, you can rest assured that the work done on your vehicle is going to be performed at the highest levels of quality and safety.
totalpics/iStock/Getty Images. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians repair, maintain, install and remove heating, cooling and ventilation systems in residential and commercial settings. Some HVAC technicians get additional training and certification to work on refrigeration systems.The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that those wishing to become HVAC technicians generally must become licensed to practice, but getting certification can improve employment opportunities.owever, entering a certificate or degree program can provide the education that an aspiring HVAC technician needs to pass the certification exam. Those who complete a formal degree program can also take the exam with only two years of work experience, as opposed to three.