T M C S u p e r Te c h 2 0 16 S P EC I A L R E P O R T Th ere will be a total of 12 skills stations in Monday’s qualifying round. Each station, featuring tabletop equipment mock-ups, will be divided into 10 substations. Each station rotation will last 25 minutes. Th e 12 stations will be: 1. Lighting. 2. Fasteners. 3. RP (Recommended Practice) Manual. 4. Electrical Diagrams. 5. CSA Compliance. 6. Electrical. 7. Safety & Environmental. 8. Wheel End. 9. Torque. 10. Precision Measuring. 11. Coolants/DEF. 12. CNG Safety. Step 4 - Attend the TMCSuperTech2016 Reception Aft er the qualifying rounds, it’s off to the TMCSuperTech2016 Reception, at which the names of the contestants who will compete in the fi nals on Tuesday, Sept. 20 are announced. A maximum number of contestants (the limit is tentative, subject to change, depending on available resources) will advance to compete in Tuesday’s Hands-On Skills Challenge. Certifi ed grand champions from state trucking association contests TMCSuperTech is a two-day event specifi cally designed so technicians can exhibit their knowledge, skills and aptitude with medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles. This is done through a series of both written and hands-on problemsolving and diagnostic tests and challenges, designed to evaluate both theory and practical application. Photo courtesy of Marsh Galloway, TMC will be included in the Hands-On Skills Challenge automatically. Step 5 - Compete in the fi nals On Tuesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, qualifying contestants will compete in a series of stations, covering the following diagnostic skills areas. (Th e fi nal list of skill stations is subject to change.) • Electrical/Electronics. • Brakes. • Starting and Charging. • Tires and Wheels. • Wheel Ends. • Vehicle Control Systems. • Engine (Hardware). • Engine (Electronics). • Steering/Suspension. • PMI (pre-trip maintenance inspection). • Drivetrain. • Service Information. • Fift h Wheel. • HVAC. Lunch will be provided for all contestants, judges and other registered guests. Spectators are welcome on the competition fl oor. Step 6 - Attend the training fair and awards luncheon Th e PTDC Training Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Th e winners of TMCFutureTech and TMCSuperTech will be announced and trophies and prizes presented during TMC Industry Awards Luncheon, also being held on Sept. 21. Awards for both competitions will be given for fi rst, second and third best in the overall competition, and for those with the best skills station scores. 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MONDAY, SEPT. 19 6:45 AM - 6 PM Registration desk open. 8 AM - 11:25 AM TMCSuperTech2016 preliminary station qualifying rounds. 11:25 AM - 12 PM TMCSuperTech2016 lunch break. 12 PM - 4 PM TMCSuperTech2016 preliminary station qualifying rounds continues. 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM TMCSuperTech2016 Welcome Reception and Hands- On Skills Challenge fi nalists announcement. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 6:30 AM - 8 AM Buffet breakfast. 7 AM - 5 PM Registration desk open. 7:30 AM - 4 PM TMCFutureTech2016 competition. 8 AM - 4 PM TMCSuperTech2016 Hands- On Skills Challenge. Lunch will be approximately at 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 6:30 AM - 5 PM Registration desk open. 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM Buffet breakfast. 7 AM - 10:30 AM PTDC Technician Training Fair. Sessions at 7 AM - 8 AM; 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM TMC Industry Awards Luncheon. 40 FLEET MAINTENANCE ❚ JULY 2016 ❚ VehicleServicePros.com
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