Thomas Built Buses is offering the Thomas Built Institute to enhance bus technician skills and complement school bus maintenance programs. The 2013 Thomas Built Institute will be held May 7-10 in Greensboro, N.C. and a second session will be held in conjunction with the STN Expo in Reno, Nev. from July 23-26.
The annual Thomas Built Institute provides hands-on training and a factory-certified curriculum for school bus technicians. Participants select a track of classes and receive 28 hours of continuing education credit upon completion of the program.
The 2013 institute curriculum includes:
2013 Emissions System
Advanced Electrical
Type C: Multiplex, Service Link and Troubleshooting
Type D: Electrical and Fan Drive
Coolant, Maintenance and Cost Savings
Utilizing Websites, Resources and Wire Diagrams
Registration in the Thomas Built Institute is limited to 100 participants. The cost is $325 and includes lunch and ground transportation.