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PTDC offers hands-on training for fl eet personnel By Josh Smith, Assistant Editor These training sessions qualify for NATEF continuing education credits PTDC TRAINING FAIR Like last year, all TMC Fall Meeting attendees and TMCSuperTech2016 and TMCFutureTech2016 competitors are invited to attend the Professional Technician Development Committee (PTDC) Training Fair. Th e event consists of a series of hands-on training sessions designed for technicians, shop supervisors and fl eet managers. A group within TMC, PTDC promotes and enhances the professionalism of commercial vehicle technicians. Th e training off ered during the PTDC Training Fair qualifi es for continuing education credit units accepted by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) – a nonprofi t organization dedicated to improving the quality of automotive technician training programs nationwide at secondary and postsecondary, public and proprietary schools (www.natef.org). SESSIONS A trio of training sessions will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21. Th e 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 diesel exhaust fluid (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 Th is session will provide a comprehensive overview of fi lter technologies, including air intake, oil and fuel fi ltration systems. Applicable TMC Recommended Practices (RPs) will be covered during the training session. TRAINING SESSION 3 – Fan Clutch Technology Overview Th is 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, the presenters will talk about fan clutch operation, parts identifi - cation and routine failures. Th is session will apply to products from all fan clutch manufacturers. TMC meeting attendees and TMCSuperTech competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the Professional Technician Development Committee training sessions, designed expressly for technicians and shop supervisors. Photo courtesy of Marsh Galloway, TMC VehicleServicePros.com/11669575 VehicleServicePros.com/10122188 VehicleServicePros.com ❚ JULY 2016 ❚ FLEET MAINTENANCE 41


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