Training
Heavy Vehicle Braking Training
2 May 9am to 5pm VACC House 650 Victoria Street North Melbourne
The training is conducted by Dr Peter Hart, heavy vehicle braking expert and forensic engineer. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and how to use the new Beta version of the ARTSA-i brake calculator which is free to use for accredited users that complete the training. All attendees must bring a laptop that links to the classroom Wifi.
Who should participate?
OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in maintaining, developing and regulating heavy vehicle braking systems.
Cost
ARTSA-i & CVIAA members - $500 inc GST
Non-member - $550 inc GST
Lunch included
Heavy Vehicle Modifications Training
Brisbane Truck Show
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
15 May 9am to 1pm
The training is conducted by Dr Peter Hart, certification agent, forensic engineer, braking expert and former AVE. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle modifications for heavy trucks and trailers.
Who should participate?
OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in modifications and the provision of replacement parts.
Course Content:
Introduction and Overview
Australian regulatory framework for heavy vehicle standards.
What is a modification, what is a repair, what is maintenance?
Who can approve a modification?
Vehicle Standards Bulletins, Manufacturer’s Guides and Plant Equipment Codes
Good engineering principles to be applied.
Chassis strength design considerations
Ten important points.
Summary and Discussion
Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meeting Room S1 on Sky Level .
Cost: ARTSA-i & CVIAA members: $330 inc GST
Non-member: $440 inc GST
Morning Tea included.
Further Information exec@artsa.com.au or Tel 0407 825132
Heavy Vehicle Braking Calculator Training
The training is conducted by Dr Peter Hart, heavy vehicle braking expert and forensic engineer. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and how to use the new Beta version of the ARTSA-i brake calculator which is free to use for accredited users that complete the training. All attendees must bring a laptop that links to the classroom Wifi.
When: Contact Greg Rowe, exec@artsa.com.au T0407825132 to enquire about the next course.
Where: VACC House, 650 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
Who should participate?
OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in maintaining, developing and regulating heavy vehicle braking systems.
Course Content
- Brake system basics
- Brake stability and Brake Rules
- Introduction to the Brake Calculator
- Practical Trailer brake Design Example
- Design Examples - Combination Vehicles
- Advanced Calculator Techniques
- Assessing satisfactory brake design
- Follow-up & Questions
Participants will receive:
- detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and the brake design rules.
- in depth understanding of how to use the ARTSA-i brake calculator to assess and potentially improve the braking performance of multi-heavy vehicle combinations.
- accreditation to use the beta version of the calculator free of charge
Register Here