Transportation Seminars - FVTC

TransportationFVTC’s transportation department offers training, testing and assessment services for the full spectrumof the industry including automotive technologies, collision repair and estimating, decision drivingskills, aviation, motorcycle, truck driving, tractor and farm equipment.Explore more at www.fvtc.edu/bis/transportationOSHA Forklift & Lift Truck Training: ClassroomPresenter: Kenneth KempferOSHAs ‘Forklift Rule’ requires operators of powered industrial trucks to be trained in their safe operation. The training mustconsist of classroom and hands-on instruction that is worksite and vehicle specific. Employers must verify that the requiredtraining and evaluation has been conducted and the operator is competent to safely perform an operators duties. This seminar,coupled with individual operator evaluation, meets OSHA standards. Evaluations can be conducted at the sponsoringorganizations worksite on each type of powered industrial truck operated for an additional fee.This course does not include any hands-on forklift training or evaluation.To see additional information and offerings visit: www.fvtc.edu/forkliftLearn About: Safety rules and practices • Unique hazards of forklift operation • Performing a vehicle inspectionStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-16-13 05-16-13 Th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 64430 309-19-13 09-19-13 Th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80066 311-07-13 11-07-13 Th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80067 3$79 Materials provided.1

OSHA Forklift & Lift Truck Training: Hands-OnPresenter: Kenneth KempferHands-on instruction that is delivered at Fox Valley Technical College is a class 4, internal combustion lift truck solid tire hands-on class. There are seven different class safety performance evaluations. Once you complete this hands-on training, along withthe classroom training you will receive a certificate of completion. In addition to this certification, a hands-on evaluation will needto be observed from your employer on their lifts.To see additional information and offerings visit: www.fvtc.edu/forkliftLearn About: How to operate a lift truck with valuable hands-on experience & observing others • How to complete the sevendifferent class safety performance evaluationsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-16-13 05-16-13 Th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 64573 109-19-13 09-19-13 Th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80085 111-07-13 11-07-13 Th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80086 1$50Adv Alignment - Hunter SystemsPresenter: Melvin SchampersThis seminar is designed for technicians working with Hunter® Alignment Systems equipment. Problem alignments can be amajor barrier in profit and customer satisfaction. Understanding causes of handling issues, tire wear and collision relatedproblems will turn problem alignments to profit while maintaining highly satisfied customers. Make your Hunter® system work foryou; learn the advanced tools and procedures already at your fingertips. Do a hands-on application of information and vehiclerepair within this session.Learn About: Meeting the customers expectations • Road surface condition • Passenger and cargo weight • Performancerequirements • The ins and outs of suspension/steering systems: Safety inspection vs. alignment inspection •When to suggest or require parts replacement • Collision related component damage inspection • Tire wear •Knowing when the alignment is causing problems: Reviewing of the effects of caster, camber and toe •Geometric centerline, thrust line and thrust angle • Applying and understanding secondary angle information •Body damage and suspension mounting location checks • Mounting sensors and compensating correctly •Procedures to obtain secondary angle information • Using software features to save time and energy • Using,modifying and adding specifications: Using specification tolerances to customize the alignment • Changingspecifications to make adjustments easier with the latest in aftermarket solutions and toolsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-16-13 09-17-13 M Tu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80027 1612-16-13 12-17-13 M Tu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80028 16$350 Materials provided.2

Air Brake Systems-16Presenter: John HeiselThis seminar focuses on the operation, testing and troubleshooting of valves and components for truck and tractor/trailer airbrake systems. Participants will learn overhaul and inspection procedures for cam and air disc operated foundation brakes. ABS,Traction Control, and Roll Stability systems are also covered. Federal Brake Inspector criteria set forth in FMCSR PART 393,Part 396.25 and Appendix G to Sub Chapter B is covered. A certificate is awarded to participants who successfully complete thecertification test.Learn About: Service brake chambers, slack adjusters and foundation brakes • Air brake supply system • The service brakesystem • The spring brake system (park /emergency brakes) • The tractor protection and trailer supply system •Air brake system inspection, maintenance and testing • Simple troubleshooting techniquesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-20-13 05-21-13 M Tu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 65992 16$250 Materials provided.Analyzing & Estimating Structural Damage-IntermediatePresenter: Melvin SchampersUnderstanding the technical side of repairs is a necessary skill for all appraisers. This five-day, hands-on seminar gives theestimator basic repair knowledge for making repair value decisions. Identify and define structural damage, to recognize thedifference between visual damage and hidden damage and to accurately identify suspension component problems. Discovermeasuring aids that help determine whether the shop explanation of damage accurately reflects repairs needed. Gain anunderstanding of alignment report information to prevent paying for unneeded parts replacement. Learn what repair process isneeded to complete a structural repair. Prerequisite: "Introduction to Collision Damage Assessment Training" or the equivalent isrecommended.Learn About: Anchoring methods • Pulling techniques • Repair or replace structural guidelines • Sectioning procedures andaccepted industry standards • Re-dimensioning • Straightening procedures and stress relieving • Welding •Corrosion protectionStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-30-13 09-30-13 M 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80030 4010-01-13 10-03-13 Tu W Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center10-04-13 10-04-13 F 7:30 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center11-18-13 11-18-13 M 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80031 4011-19-13 11-21-13 Tu W Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center11-22-13 11-22-13 F 7:30 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center$950 Materials provided.Collision Damage Assessment Training-IntroductionPresenter: Melvin SchampersThis three-day seminar introduces inside and outside insurance claim adjusters, appraisers and collision shop estimators to theestimating process. Understand the use of P-Page interpretation relative to repair estimates. Effectively communicate withimproved estimate structure, included/non-included operations comprehension and component identification skills.Learn About: Component identification • P-Page explanations • Guidelines in structuring an estimate • Abbreviations andacronyms • Working with computerized estimating systemsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-29-13 05-29-13 W 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 66772 2405-30-13 05-30-13 Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center05-31-13 05-31-13 F 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center3

09-18-13 09-18-13 W 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80020 2409-19-13 09-19-13 Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center09-20-13 09-20-13 F 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center11-06-13 11-06-13 W 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80021 2411-07-13 11-07-13 Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center11-08-13 11-08-13 F 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center$695 Materials provided.DOT A to Z Workshop (2-day): In-Depth Training on DOT Rules & RegulationsPresenter: FVTC FacultyNot knowing the latest DOT regulations can put your organization at risk. Attend this seminar to receive updated information putinto easy-to-understand ‘plain English’, to eliminate the guesswork. Get all the information you need to make working with DOTregulations a snap.Learn About: An overview of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations & DOT Interpretations • Establishing your DOTPrograms and Safety Management Controls • Hours of Service, Accident Procedures and Recordkeeping •Insurance Requirements & DOT Audit Procedures • Establishment and Maintenance of the Driver QulaificationFiles • Alcohol and Drug Testing Requirements • Vehicle Inspection, Reports and Maintenance FilesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-01-13 05-02-13 W Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 63445 1608-14-13 08-15-13 W Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80014 1610-09-13 10-10-13 W Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80015 16$695 Materials, refreshments and lunch provided. Materials include Federal Motor Carrier SafetyRegulations Handbook.Forklift Safety - Training the TrainerPresenter: J.J. Keller & Associates IncBe sure youre in compliance with OSHAs powered industrial truck training requirements by attending this seminar. This sessionis specifically designed for those who need to train employees on how to safely and properly operate powered industrial trucksand forklifts. Also, learn how to implement an effective testing program to determine your operators knowledge, skill andunderstanding.Learn About: Proper lift truck and forklift operation • Trainer best practices • Designing, delivery and assessing effective forklifttrainingStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-22-13 05-22-13 W 8:00 am - 3:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 63449 810-30-13 10-30-13 W 8:00 am - 3:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80017 6$395 Materials, refreshments and lunch provided.4

Hazardous Material (Haz Mat) Certification: Ground TransportationPresenter: J.J. Keller & Associates IncWhen was the last time you or your employees attended hazmat training? Hazmat regulations are constantly changing to allowthose regulations to become more cohesive with UN recommendations, international hazmat regulations, IATA and IMOregulations. This seminar provides the latest information and "know-how" to make your transition seamless. HM-232 is nowenforced! The DOT means business when it comes to the transportation of hazardous materials especially now, with theincreased security risks to hazmat employees, vehicles and facilities. Nothing less than full cooperation–full compliance byhazmat employers–is acceptable to the DOT.Learn About: Familiarity with the regulations • Know specific regulations pertaining to a specific job function • Ablility torecognize and identify hazardous materials • Knowledge of emergency response, self-protection and accidentprevention methods and proceduresStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-23-13 05-23-13 Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 63447 810-31-13 10-31-13 Th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80016 8$395 Materials, refreshments and lunch provided.Heavy Truck EstimatingPresenter: Melvin SchampersHeavy truck equipment can be difficult to estimate for a number of reasons. Loss of use, parts availability, depreciation, options,customization packages and nomenclature differences are only some of the reasons. This one-week seminar focuses on semi-tractors, trailers, dump trucks and other specialty hauling vehicles. Know what you are looking at and understand choices ofrepair to enable accurate estimate writing. FVTC has a fleet of diversely-configured trucks to identify and estimate.Communication between insurance appraisers and repair shops is difficult without understanding vehicle design, nomenclature,repair and parts options. Participants are empowered to write an accurate appraisal with information provided. Benefits ofaccurate appraisals are: decreased overall repair cycle time, increased customer satisfaction and valid total loss decisions.Learn About: Vehicle construction • Mechanical systems • Nomenclature • Different cosmetic panel identification and repair •Steering and suspension alignment and component analysis • Loss-of-use factors • Trailer construction andrepair • Frame repair • Contamination issuesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-06-13 05-09-13 M Tu W Th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 63984 4005-10-13 05-10-13 F 8:00 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center10-07-13 10-10-13 M Tu W Th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80024 4010-11-13 10-11-13 F 8:00 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center$1,030 Materials provided.5

Intro to Alignment Using Hunter SystemsPresenter: Melvin SchampersAttend this two-day seminar for technicians and shop service writers using Hunter® Alignment Systems equipment. Hands-onapplication includes actual vehicle repair to reinforce concepts for a thorough understanding of steering and suspensionalignment basics. Learn to use Hunter® equipment to its potential and communicate the effects of common alignment problems.Learn About: Characteristics of vehicle handling: Pulls, drifts and wandering • Cornering and stability • Road isolation,feedback and steering • Inspecting suspension/steering systems • Suspension inspection • Steering componentinspection • Tire wear patterns • Alignment angle theory and measurement: The effect caster, camber and toehave on drivability and tread life • Geometric centerline, thrust line and thrust angle • Diagnosing causes of pulls,drifts and wandering • How the Hunter® Alignment System works • Mounting the sensor using standard andoptional procedures • Sensor compensation options and procedures • Total four-wheel alignment/thrustalignment • Measure caster • Maintenance of equipment • Using, modifying and adding specifications • Factoryspecifications • Creating and storing customized specifications • Adjusting front and rear alignment angles • Rearadjustment methods (rear shims, wedges, eccentrics, etc.) • Front adjustment methods (upper control arm,struts, strut rods, etc.)Start End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-09-13 09-10-13 M Tu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80025 1612-09-13 12-10-13 M Tu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80026 16$350 Materials provided.New Vehicle Technologies for the Damage Appraiser-24 hrPresenter: Melvin SchampersThe current trend in automotive design is to increase fuel economy, occupant safety and assist drivers through electronic stabilitycontrol measures and avoidance systems; these additional electronic systems require specific repair approaches. Meetingstructural needs requires advanced structural materials from both steel and aluminum industries which greatly affect repairstrategies. Knowing where to find quality information to appropriately repair vehicles is an absolute must; this three-day programwill address these issues by providing students with tools to make informed decisions when assessing damage to modernvehicles.Learn About: Students will understand modern vehicle construction material • Locating and using a variety of informationprovider resources • Identifying when convenience accessories and systems require recalibration • Identifying thenecessary equipment to perform recalibrationsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-21-13 05-23-13 Tu W Th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appleton Transportation Center 65912 24$695Non-Structural Repair Decisions-IntermediatePresenter: Melvin SchampersThis five-day, hands-on seminar is designed to assist collision appraisers and estimators in making replace or repair decisions.Participants complete a minor dent repair. Blends and refinishing are done in the lab, as well as mixing, tinting and bumper coverrepairs. Anti-lock brake operations, utilizing FVTCs skid pad, are included. Attendees also learn about deployment and relatedrestraint information, including airbag industry guidelines. This training aids in the understanding of repair time and improves theability to effectively communicate within the collision industry. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of estimate writing equivalentto "Introduction to Collision Damage Assessment Training."Learn About: Dent repair • Refinishing, blending and tinting decisions • Plastics repair • Dash light and electrical repairfundamentals • Brakes and anti-lock brakes • Restraints • Aluminum cosmetic repairStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-23-13 09-23-13 M 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80022 4009-24-13 09-26-13 Tu W Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center09-27-13 09-27-13 F 7:30 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center6

11-11-13 11-11-13 M 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center 80023 4011-12-13 11-14-13 Tu W Th 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Appleton Transportation Center11-15-13 11-15-13 F 7:30 am - 11:30 am Appleton Transportation Center$950 Materials provided.Shop Managers Supervision SeriesPresenter: Judith RuhlHone your supervisory and management skills and improve your performance as a shop manager. The “Shop Managers’Supervision Series” is a highly interactive six-part series that provides new and experienced supervisors the tools they need toeffectively motivate, communicate and direct their teams to meet organization goals and objectives. These sessions are designedfor shop managers in all industries, including production, machine, maintenance & automotive shops.Learn About: Analyze your role as a supervisor • Identify methods to build trust among your crew • Learn 16 personality typesand how to lead them • Develop strategies to communicate clearly to get results • Build the communication skillsto handle correction effectively • Influence in ways that build respect for your leadership • Learn to affectbehavior, including the difficult employeeStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-11-13 10-16-13 W 8:00 am - 11:00 am D. J. Bordini Center 80692 18$650 Materials and refreshments provided.Fox Valley Technical College partners with J. J. Keller & Associates to provide the highest levelof transportation customized training, seminars and services.View the wide variety of training here>>7

Transportation Seminars - FVTC

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