Intermediate Electrical

This is a five-day course that will include a review of basic electrical fundamentals, terminology, ladder charts and an introduction to PLC. This course will focus heavily on reading schematics and troubleshooting defects.  Circuits will be built and diagnosed utilizing the ATECH simulation box.

This is a four-day course that will include: Review of system component location / function, safety procedures, proper handling and use of refrigerants / refrigerant oils, basic air conditioning theory and specifics of operation, diagnosis and troubleshooting of HVAC systems. Preventive maintenance and seasonal service procedures will be covered that maintain optimal system performance. Demonstration of equipment available for the technician to aid in timely and accurate diagnosis / repairs to a refrigeration system, proper use / maintenance of refrigerant recovery equipment, shop A/C service equipment and system refrigerant retrofitting procedures. Additionally, EPA Section 608 refrigerant technician tests required for EPA will be given on the last day of class.

Approximately 1.5 days in classroom and 1.5 days in shop hands on diagnostic work.

Coach A/C without 608 Certification

This is a five-day course that will include: Safety, refrigerants and refrigerant oils, air conditioning theory, basic system components, troubleshooting, system check-out, and practical exercises.

Allison Transmission Service and Repair

This is a five-day course covering the Allison Transmission to include: component replacement, troubleshooting, basic theory, basic preventive maintenance, common fault diagnosis and repair, and transmission specific electrical.

Basic Hydraulics

This is a two and half day course that will include: Basic Hydraulics, Principles, Units of Measurement, Components of Hydraulic System with working, and Departments of Hydraulic System.

Preventive Maintenance

This is a two and one half day course.  The goal of this course is to assist technicians in establishing standardized, consistent bus inspection practices.  It will familiarize technicians with current best  practices and procedures, assist technicians in developing a systematic approach to inspection procedures and demonstrate a top-to-bottom approach to inspection practices.

Air Brakes/ABS/Gillig

This is a five-day course that will include: Valves and air brakes, brake chambers, slack adjusters, foundation brakes, brake linings, wheel ends, brake retarders, ABS basic systems, components, troubleshooting and diagnosis.

Air Systems, Air Brakes & ABS (TES)

This is a four-day course that will include: Instruction in fundamental operating principles of compressed air systems and air brakes. Identification, location and operation of mechanical brake foundation components.  Components and operation of S-cam type drum brakes (W and Q+), used on Coaches and Disc brakes (D-Lisa), used on some Coaches.  Recommended service, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and requirements of the U.S. DOT & CVSA brake adjustment and out-of-service criteria.

Also detailed will be the three ABS units available on coaches (Wabco, Bendix & Eaton) to include component location / identification and system operation / adjustments.  Diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures with and without electronic diagnostic devices.

Approximately 2 days in classroom review of system and components and 2 days in shop and Brake board of diagnostic procedures,

Diesel Engine Diagnosis and Repair

Alternative Fuels

Cummins ISM Overhead

Advanced Electrical

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE ATTENDED BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL CLASSES

Review of circuits and schematics. Build circuitry using ATECH – Level 2 board. Understand programmable logic controllers and ladder logic charts. PLC Testing & Troubleshooting in the lab and on the buses. Location, identification and purpose of engine sensors and actuators. Basic understanding of Hybrid Electric Drive Transmission. Safety steps required when working on the Hybrid Bus.

Dinex Familiarization

Familiarization with PLC theory of operation. Identification and operation of Dinex I/O system components, System set up, diagnosis and repair.

Wheelchair Lifts & Ramps

Review of Wheelchair Lift and Ramp service, maintenance troubleshooting and repair.

Hardware and Fasteners

This is a three-day course that will include: Properly identify threaded and non threaded fasteners; properly identify threaded fasteners by their markings; proper tightening/torque techniques; proper use of various hand tools; proper use and assembly of various electrical connectors; proper soldering techniques; proper copper tubing flaring techniques; proper procedures for cutting threads using tap and die.

Steering Suspension and Drive Train

This is a four-day course that will include: Properly identify various steering and suspension components; FMCSA Regulations; frames, wheels, suspension systems; steering wheel regulations; shocks and spring replace/repair procedures; tie-rod inspection procedures; Neway ADTB-280 (4 Bag) component identification and repair; ride height adjustment; properly translate the various tire DOT numbers; tire terminology; tire tread wear, how it is used to troubleshoot steering and suspension problems; steering dynamics; Toe in, Toe out, thrust angle, chamber, caster, steering axis inclination , scrub radius; identifying and translating axle tag numbers; properly identify the various steering knuckles and king pin components (Meritor FH946 Axle); proper steering, suspension maintenance.