Like last year, all TMC Fall Meeting attendees and TMCSuperTech2016 and TMCFutureTech 2016 competitors are invited to attend the Professional Technician Development Committee (PTDC) Training Fair. The event consists of a series of hands-on training sessions designed for technicians, shop supervisors and fleet managers.
A group within TMC, PTDC promotes and enhances the professionalism of commercial vehicle technicians.
The training offered during the PTDC Training Fair qualifies for continuing education credit units accepted by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) – a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive technician training programs nationwide at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools (www.natef.org).
SESSIONS
A trio of training sessions will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21. The three sessions are held concurrently during three time blocks – 7 am to 8 am; 8:15 am to 9:15 am; and 9:30 am to 10:30 am – to maximize the number of training opportunities.
TRAINING SESSION 1 – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Aftertreatment Systems
This session is designed to educate technicians on the fundamentals of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology and its use of DEF. Presenters will provide definitions and terminology of SCR systems, offer guidelines on DEF storage and handling and discuss important maintenance information for dosers, diesel oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, SCR catalysts and other aftertreatment components.
TRAINING SESSION 2 – Filter Technology Fundamentals
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of filter technologies, including air intake, oil and fuel filtration systems. Applicable TMC Recommended Practices (RPs) will be covered during the training session.
TRAINING SESSION 3 – Fan Clutch Technology Overview
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of fan clutch systems, including air-actuated on and off systems, viscous, modulating and electromagnetic, as well as the latest electronically controlled systems. Additionally, presenters will cover fan clutch operation, parts identification and routine failures. This session will apply to products from all fan clutch manufacturers.
