Repair course
Brian
The only problem is that many such courses teach exactly what is in the SRM, which with regard to surface preparations for metals and heater blanket usage is rubbish. If they teach a reliable, effective method for producing durable repairs, then the technician can not implement it because he must follow the approved SRM which contains the rubbish. Catch 22 until the SRMs are corrected. The most effective means to do this is to send the OEM staff to a course which teaches effective repair methods so they know how bad their recomended processes are and take action to correct them.
And just to be clear, I have not seen the syllabus for this course and I know NAIR are a reputable organisation. However, my concern is that the content may be driven by user procedures rather than procedures based on reliable science.
Regards
blakmax