2017 Seminar Information
2017 Seminar Descriptions
Below you will find a topically outlined, alphabetical (last name) presenter based listing of the titles, descriptions, and lengths of seminars currently scheduled to be given at NACAT 2017. You may click on the following headings to skip to the topical list: EDUCATOR TRAINING or TECHNICAL UPDATE TRAINING. This list will continue to grow as presenters continue to sign up - so check back often to see what is new.
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EDUCATOR TRAINING
Rod Boyes, President - Melior-Delaware, Inc.
Merging Automotive Career Technical Content with Workplace Readiness Preparation
Providing automotive content based on industry standards is a successful ongoing activity, but most of today's students have limited experience in a work environment--jobs for young people are limited. Melior has developed a series of activities and case studies to provide exposure to the working environment, e.g., reading and writing skills with a purpose, math skills in measurement and money, work ethic, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurship and more. This session will explore some of the skills needed as students make the shift from classroom to the working world.
Workplace Readiness
Today's youth have few options to engage professional experience in the world of work so as to prepare for career employment issues. Learning workplace issues is key to early success in the workplace. The presentation includes material on work ethic, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurship, personal finance, communications, reading, writing for effect, math skills, personal finance, and career planning. Material will include elements used in the Chicago Public School system to encourage teens to prepare for a career in automotive service.
Jason Bronsther, Teacher - Western Quebec Career Centre
Competency Based Evaluations and Dichotomous Grading
Many automotive teachers struggle with the fact that they evaluate their automotive students using a pen, paper and a desk. Within Quebec’s automotive program, students are evaluated based on what they can do and how they perform tasks related to the automotive trade. The student’s efforts are compared to an industry professional standard, not their peers or other unrelated measures. This is called competency based evaluation. Competency based evaluation can be used for both formative and summative evaluations. In this workshop, we explore what a competency based evaluation looks like and learn how to create a competency based evaluation using dichotomous marking. In attending this workshop, you will leave with an example of a competency based evaluation that has been created by a group of professional automotive teachers. This will allow you as a teacher to better interpret if your students are ready for the automotive repair industry.
Advanced computer skills, photography and leveraging iATN for your students.
This seminar will cover several best practices in regards to general computer usage, programs, data acquisition, picture taking and more. This is an interactive course and will include many advanced techniques users can leverage when using iATN such as searching the Knowledge Base for both technical and non-technical data such as Waveforms TechHelp trouble tickets, and forum discussions, navigating the forums, uploading to the waveform file library, how to make use of RSS feeds, how to properly share info and more. Additionally, we will demonstrate how to use a free program that does an awesome job of screen capturing anything on your screen, which can be easily marked up with annotations etc. Bring your laptop or tablet so you can follow along. This course will also cover new features added to iATN's Premium Educator program, which will provide a private interactive space for you and your students. This presentation will close on demonstrating how your students can publish their resume and search for potential iATN Shop employers.
Virginia Catanese, Part-time Lecturer - Macomb Community College
Human Values, Technology and the Automobile
A presentation of the automobile history humanities course, "Human Values, Technology and the Automobile", offered to GM-ASEP students at Macomb Community College since 1988. A 3cr course that partially satisfies the General Education requirement and transfers for full credit. Textbooks, supplemental readings, course materials, field trips will be described and discussed. Conference members interested in receiving information on the course and its related materials may see the Presenter after the presentation or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . General Description of the course: An examination of the combined impact of the motor vehicle, the automotive industry and the highway upon American culture. Emphasis on lifestyles and values are made as found in architecture (commercial, residential, industrial) visual arts ( sculpture, painting, photography), graphics (early advertisements, dealership brochures), music (automobile related), literature (prose and poetry), film (early "silents" and "talkies"). Selected field trips are included and required.
Jeff Curtis, Instructor - Bellingham Technical College
Tim Dwyer, Education Specialist - ConsuLab
Get On The Bus: Learning Networks
This session will involve all in the room in a method to accommodate new learners and their understanding of networks. Tim and Jeff will use an number of ways to get you out of your seats and become one with the network. You may also be assured that the instructors will not read any PowerPoint slides to you during the session.
Iron Sharpens Iron
Every year more and more automotive instructors attend the NACAT conference and we realize what a resource this is to the new instructor as well as the veteran instructor. So, we want to tap into all the collective experience that is available! This presentation will be by you and for you – today’s automotive instructor in today’s classroom! What we want to accomplish here is to share ideas of what you are doing in your classroom that is working (or NOT working!)! So, now is your chance to make a short 5 minute presentation and let’s spread the good stuff around! Anyone who wants to initiate a discussion on a topic can claim a time and a space – ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) Or you are encouraged to just come and lurk! The depth of knowledge and experience from all the dedicated instructors attending NACAT absolutely has to be shared for the benefit of our students. Come join us and let’s see where this goes!
Jeff Curtis, Instructor - Bellingham Technical College
Jeff Starkey, Instructor - Washington State Community College
Learning Portfolios in Action
Participate in an interactive learning opportunity as the two Jeff's guide a discussion and demonstration of a learning opportunity that they have had great success with. They'll explore the setup, management, and desired outcomes and objectives of student learning portfolios; done in a blogging platform. Individual student hosting is advised so that the student can continue to "own" their own blog even after program completion.
Michael Duff, President - Carr Tech Inc.
Reduce Paper Work & Increase Student Achievement
Workshop Highlights *Gain insight on how to spend more time teaching and less time gathering data. *Use data to evaluate your Automotive or Collision Repair program. *Reduce paper work and create reports with a click of the mouse. *Learn how to track and calculate NATEF standards. *Send automated emails to students with certificate of completion on NATEF Standards. *Complete data entry with any computer or smart phone - no software interface problems. *Show student growth and keep your automotive or collision repair program on track.
Tim Dwyer, Education Specialist - ConsuLab
Autonomous Automobiles: The Butterfly Effect
Who will need to own a car in 2020? Whether you believe autonomous vehicles are coming to stay or not, the concept is worth discussion! In this presentation we will look at all the features of this futuristic mode of transportation as well as to consider the effect it could have on the way we live and the future of our industry. How will this mode of transportation change the current business model we now have and what opportunities will it create as well? Come join in the discussion as we paint a picture of the arena that our students will be competing in.
Building Diagnostic Confidence
How do you challenge your students to develop their own engine performance diagnostic strategy using hand’s-on activities? Does your program have all the training vehicles you need? Are they in great shape to teach with? Truth is, most of today’s automotive programs are struggling to obtain current training vehicles to teach with that aren’t showing their age! Have you ever wondered what all you could teach using a stand-alone engine bench that has fault insertion capabilities? Does your program already have an engine bench and you’re not sure how to get the most out of it? In this session we will explore how to optimize the use of an engine performance training bench in your program in order to maximize student engagement and confidence. So, whether your program has an engine bench or you just want to see how one works, please attend this session as we discuss how to put the accountability to learn back on the students and create real learning moments that can be assessed!
Carl Dyke, Chief Educational Officer - CD Industrial Group Inc.
Blended Learning Strategies for Hydraulics
Hydraulics along with electrical circuits require systems-thinking skills that are challenging to develop. It can be argued that hydraulics poses even more learning challenges than electrical systems due to the complexities of inserting measurement instruments into the circuits. From the outside, many pumps and valves appear only as blocks of steel with hoses protruding. How does a student come to know the internal functions and actions of components? To prepare students to do safe and effective hydraulic system maintenance and repair, it pays dividends to get the students inside live-running hydraulics. Fluid power science does not have to be dry, abstract and boring. Teaching theory via the lecture method is obsolete. The replacement is the mini-simulation along with class or group discussions for the final questions and answers. In this session Carl will provide a practical demonstration of hydraulics teaching practices and learning experiences that break through the complexities of fluid power. Using mini-simulations from his website LunchBoxSessions.com, participants will experience the very best of blended learning, where students learn by inquiry, experimentation and discovery. Adjusting pressure valves, observing flow rate changes through flow controls and overloading actuators to see a pressure compensated, variable displacement pump respond are just a few of the hand-eye coordinated, cause and effect experiences possible, where all internal actions are revealed. Carl will share the best of his classroom teaching techniques that help to stimulate analysis and problems solving skills. He will share the classroom management challenges that come with the use of a blended strategy. Bring your internet connected laptop or iPad to this session to interact with the very same simulations and learning resources that Carl uses in the session. Participants will receive 45 day access to LunchBoxSessions.com.
Rick Escalambre, Retired / Professor - Skyline College
Systematic Approach to Teaching Computerized Engine Controls Part 1
This workshop will provide a systematic approach to teaching computerized engine controls. Understanding the principles of input, processing, and output (IPO) will assist your students in becoming better diagnosticians. Organizing inputs into categorized groups, learning known good values, and seeing the relationship between sensors are key to effective diagnostics. Knowing how the processor uses inputs to command actuators creates a bi-directional process between the technician and the processor. Teaching strategies designed to make engine performance diagnosis more understandable for students will be presented. Don’t teach scan tools, teach the principles of IPO, then any scan tool will be a more effective tool in the hands of your students.
Systematic Approach to Teaching Computerized Engine Controls Part 2
This workshop will build from the principles covered in Part 1 (Attendance to Part 1 is not required to attend Part 2). After a brief review of Part 1, the workshop will focus on scan tool usage and diagnosing using scan tool Snapshots. Working in groups, instructors will be asked to diagnose approximately 10 scan tool problems. Questions to be answered are: Why didn’t the problem set a DTC? Was the problem computer related or was the computer just reacting to a mechanical or electrical condition? Can you truly believe what the scan tools is displaying? Each group will be asked to explain their diagnosis of the cause and the effect of the problem? This workshop is about developing a systematic approach to vehicle systems diagnosis.
Alan Grant, Retired High School Teacher - Automotive Consultants
How To Survive in the Teaching Profession
2017 Presentation Outline on How to Survive in a High School Environment Getting hired is just the start of learning survive in the High School Environment. There are some tasks that need to be completed before school starts that will help to make your life easier and less stressful. Before School Starts, Meet all of the new family that you have joined. Counselors, Assistant Principals, Principal. Support Staff, Teacher’s Union Representative, In the Office; Counseling, College, Career Counseling, Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial. District Office, Payroll, Personnel, Substitute, Curriculum Electives, and the Superintendent. The Scene. Do you have a Classroom, seats, video machine, computer terminal, File Cabinet, paper, and markers? Oh, and do you have 20 Long Form Referrals to keep in plain sight of the students? Do you have the machines and tools in your shop to teach the required or desired laboratory experiments? You have the responsibility for a classroom and a laboratory. This will be more work than just a classroom. School Starts, Classroom Control Techniques from the first to the last seconds. 1. Greet the students at the door, tell them your name, and have on a name tag. a. Direct them to find their name on the seating chart and sit in that chair. b. When seated, copy down the sponge question on the top of the board. c. Have the above lines written on the board. 2. Make a Seating Chart a. A Seating Chart helps to establish that you are in control, my room, you sit there. b. Do not allow subcultures to form that might think they have a share of power. c. Problem Solving Question for Today, or “Sponge” (Attempt to soak up extra knowledge). a. How it keeps them busy while you take roll. b. Log Book of Sponge Questions will help to keep in order, no repeats, and the correct answer. 3. Grading Agreement, what they must do to get a grade in this class. a. Duties of the Pupil. It shows them they have a legal obligation to follow your directions. b. Parent buy in. You have established the first contact. c. Failure to follow safety rules will result in a drop/fail from the class. Consequence. d. Competencies the student is expected to master in this class. e. How students get paid, the currency is points, you need points to earn a grade. f. Bathroom Pass (Object) with the Hall Pass Record Form on it. g. What to do if you are sick or having problems and how to contact the Instructor. h. Technical Reading and Writing Report Form. 4. Daily Lesson Plans a. Schools, “Where are your lesson plans?” says an administrator. Pie in the sky. b. Yours, the notes of what you want to accomplish in this class period. Streets of Beriut c. Substitutes, when you are gone, what do they do with your students? The Whip and a Chair. d. Evaluation, demonstrate your ability to write a lesson plan and do it. To keep your job. 5. What you want to teach and the time that you have to do it. a. School year calendar will show the days you have, holidays, in-service, and preparation days. b. M T W Th F Structure. Review of Test, bookwork, lecture, demonstration, laboratory work, and test on knowledge learned. AEG/15 2016 Presentation Outline on How to Survive in a High School Environment (Continued) 6. The Daily Grind Stuff to make it all run smoothly. a. Tardy Policy. How to fill it out, who gets the forms, consequences? b. Long Form Referrals. How to fill it out, who gets the completed form, is it by grade, M or F? Response time, what can you expect them to do to the student and where is the history of a student’s LFR? c. Parent Conferences. Before the conference, have a sage to bounce situations off of for a response or gain insight for a different solution. Follow the rules you put in place. Firm handshakes to the parents. Be positive in voice, body language, and an active listener. Offer opportunities for the student to earn missed points. Stand firm, maybe even bend a little. Remind all parties, (Including Administrator) to monitor student’s progress on Edline. Memo all parties to follow the student’s progress on meeting His or Her goals on Edline. d. The Daily Routine. Have a Pattern. Sponge Question, Activity, Review, and Dismissal. e. The Weekly Routine. Monday Test Review and Bookwork, Tuesday Demonstration of Laboratory Experiment, Wednesday and Thursday Laboratory Experiment, Friday Review Test. f. The Bi-Weekly or End of a Grading Period Routine. Finish all late work and Turn in folders for Grading. Grades posted on Edline for student and parent review. g. The Final Exam Day. Late work, shop detailing, Review Test and Turn in folders for Grading. Final Grades posted on Edline for student and parent review. 7. Outside the classroom stuff that needs attention. a. Advisory Committee, why, strengths, how to start it, feed it and keep it going. b. Donation Letter Form, ready for accepting that donation you kept asking about. c. Memo Template to respond in a professional manner to e-mails. d. Guest Speaker Request Form, approvals needed and time limits. e. Thank you letter for Guest Speaker’s Appearance. 8. Outside the Curriculum stuff to help you. a. Put your Initials and last two of year on everything you create. b. Video Worksheet in same order as video, review worksheet answers after showing video. c. Puzzle Pages for a different form of reviewing the material. d. Textbook work for the student who cannot work in the Laboratory Experiment or is an excused absence from the classroom. 9. Questions, Answers and any Clarification of presented material. 10. Presentation length is about 80 minutes and 10 minutes for #9. AEG/15
Michael Gray, Educator / Author / Publisher - Auto Upkeep / Rolling Hills Publishing
Apps and YouTube for the Automotive Classroom
Move over Millennials, Generation Z has arrived. Also referred to as Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials, these students use Apps and YouTube extensively. They use Apps and YouTube for product reviews, entertainment, how-to videos, and social networking. Let’s introduce them to effective and engaging Apps and YouTube Channels that also teach about Automotive Technology. This seminar will give an overview of many Apps and YouTube Channels that automotive instructors use to enhance instruction. Connect to the Wi-Fi network and download the Apps you like during the seminar. If you have a favorite App or YouTube Channel, share it with your colleagues during this collaborative session. Everyone that attends Mike’s seminar will receive a complimentary copy of his book and eBook - Auto Upkeep 4th Edition © 2018.
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair – A Guide to Developing a First Course in the NATEF Model
The NATEF Automobile Accreditation Model provides opportunities for automotive programs to address the growing need of entry-level service technicians with foundational knowledge. What base knowledge and understanding do your students have when they start your program? Do you need to rethink and revise your curriculum to meet your students’ needs? Looking at the task lists and the required hours, what could a first course look like? This seminar will give an overview of the NATEF model and will present a possible introductory course that correlates to entry-level NATEF tasks while also offering a structure that attracts non-traditional students. Everyone that attends Mike’s seminar will receive a complimentary copy of his book and eBook - Auto Upkeep 4th Edition © 2018.
Jim Halderman, Author - Pearson
Curt Ward, Professor - Joliet Junior College
Free Instructor Resources
Looking for free resources to help you teach? If this is what you are looking for, then this presentation is for you. Included in this fast-paced presentation are the following free resources without a login or password needed so students can have access, even on their smart phones. • Task sheets • Videos • Animations • Lesson plans • Power Points • TSBs for all vehicles • Wiring diagrams for all vehicles • Lug Nut tightening torque chart • Plus much more Plus the following that can used to reinforce the key terms and check for competency. • Sample ASE test questions • Student study sheets • Crossword puzzles (using the key terms) • Word search puzzles (using the key terms)
Dave Hobbs, Technical Training & Development Team Leader - Delphi Product a & Service Solutions
Motivating the Future - Shop Management for Tomorrow's Techs
Do your students really want to aim low and turn wrenches for someone else for 30 years? Regardless of how it sometimes appears, there ARE future repair shop owners in your programs. Many of today's students know the mountain peak they want to ascend to but need us to give them the map, the tools, and the push to help them make the climb! Whether you’re a 25 year veteran instructor trying to hang in there or a new vocational student looking for your first part time job it all boils down to Sales and Motivation. The SALES topics in this course will help you to; > Know the main desires EVERY customer has from a repair shop > Develop a USP (Unique Selling Point) for your students and their future shops > Emphasize the value of a great first impression: o 1st Impressions for 1st Jobs o 1st Impressions for customers > Curbside and Waiting Room Appeal > Social Media for Techs and Shop Owners Veteran instructors can sometimes feel like veteran shop owners saying “I can’t wait until retirement!” We understand and want to help you, the motivator, stay motivated! The MOTIVATIONAL topics in this course will help you to; > Coach students in plotting the personal automotive career path right for them > Emphasize the difference between being a boss and being a leader > Develop contagious personal motivation: o Identify what you first loved about this industry o Exercise ways to rekindle that first love o Allow your enthusiasm for the industry to spark motivation in others This is NOT a typical ‘one more part with every LOF’ or a ‘MBA school of acronyms’ type of shop management class. “Motivating the Future” is an interactive workshop that includes discussions, role playing and media clips that are fun, challenging, AND make you think!
Phillip Jelinek, Retired High School Automotive Instructor - California Automotive Teachers Association
A Different Approach To Teaching Auto Shop
Are your students enthusiastic about Auto Shop? Do they look forward to the exciting aspects of the automobile? Do they wonder in AWE of the complexity of the many systems that make up an automobile? Do you ever have difficulty holding their interest? If they don’t or you do, in any or all of these things, let Phil Jelinek demonstrate many time proven ways that will encourage students to be excited about auto and look forward to what comes next.
Edward Martin, Instructor / Pathway Chair - Pickens Technical College
Effective Mentoring
I want to share how we developed an effective mentoring program for our students before they go into the repair industry. The intent of the program is to discover areas of strength an weakness in the student so we can help coach them in those areas. I also want to create a discussion within the class on this topic so we can all share our collective ideas. Effective mentoring could help solve the nationwide technician shortage.
Rick Martineau, Director of Education - ConsuLab
Teaching Suspension and Wheel Alignment
During my time in the classroom I have always found that students struggle with concepts. They like tangible items such as disassembling and reassembling components. There are some items when discussing alignment angles that are very visible and others that are not. The angles that we cannot see without the use of equipment are just as important and can help with diagnosis of vehicle dynamics. We will discuss various ways to teach alignment angles and how to use them for diagnosis. There will be a handout available for each participant.
Ken Miller, Senior Account Manager - CDX Learning Systems
What is New with CDX
CDX’s complete training system is designed to make students work more efficiently on a vehicle. Launching in July, our new online courseware platform is designed to help instructors run courses and focus on the training students need to succeed in the work place. Come hear how we are making accreditation easier than ever while giving your students access to even more engaging and interactive content.
Margaret O'Neill, Buiness Development Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Electude eLearning Learning Management System
Demystify the Electude learning management program. Make it work for you! Find out how to configure the Learning Management System, learn about curriculum setup, student tracking and metrics. Bring your laptops, if you like, for questions and answers.
Margaret O'Neill, Buiness Development Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Cat Treanor, Buiness Development Manager - Electude USA, LLC
How to Attract and Retain Females in Automotive
Why are there so few women in the Automotive Technician and Engineering fields? Learn from two women who have spent their careers in the Automotive Industry. What works and what doesn't work. How to attract and retain female technicians and engineers.
Andrew Ouimet, Associate Marketing Manager - Cenage
The Road to Digital: Automotive Theory Simulations
Join Cengage and continue the journey on the Road to Digital as we walkthrough our new Automotive Theory simulations and other exciting digital enhancements that engage the modern day Automotive student and help increase their employability post-graduation!
Stephen Pulcheon, Diagnostic Specialist - Snap-on Industrial
What do you know about Snap-on's Diagnostic Tools?
A look at the depth and breath at Snap-on's Diagnostic platforms. Include hardware, software, capabilities and information systems.
Andrew A. Rezin, Ph.D., Author - Pearson Higher Education
Leadership: An Essential Skillset for Students and Teachers Alike
Leadership is a very important, yet often understood, skill that we all need to understand to become more effective in our role in life. That is true for your students and for you. Leadership is not limited to, or by, position. Everyone influences the behaviors of those around them at some time, both positively and negatively. We all lead in some way, whether or not we admit it. We all should aspire to provide leadership in those areas where we have a passion and commitment. Many great innovations and major changes in our world have been the result of people inspired to lead from where they were they were in their organization and in their life. Not all were highly educated. Many were not executives or managers. Often they were rank-and-file employees and citizens who had a passion and a commitment to action and used this passion to fuel grass-roots change that have positively affected the world we live in. Let us take a deeper look at this very important trait.
Keith Santini, Author & Instructor - CDX Learning Systems
Transmission Update and Teaching Transmissions
In this session we will be introducing some of the new technology that has been released for transmissions for the 2017 model year and what is coming for 2018. Park by wire, start stop technology , and transmission adaptive's are some of the topics to be covered. Teaching techniques will be discussed along with group discussions on various methods used in the classroom and the lab.
Al Santini, Technical Trainer - ConsuLab
A hand’s On Approach to Teaching Circuit Analysis and Ohm’s Law
The fundamentals of electricity/electronics seem to be a stumbling block for many automotive students. This seminar will offer what may be a non-traditional method of teaching the fundamentals to automotive students. We will examine instructional circuits and use hands on methods to look at ohm’s law from a simple series circuit to a control circuit. The seminar will include a comprehensive handout that will be provided at this ConsuLab teaching techniques sponsored class.
Trish Serratore, President - NATEF / AYES
NATEF / AYES Update
Review changes and updates to the NATEF accreditation process, the AYES student model and the ASE Student Certification program. Session will review the new ASEAlliance.org website and interactive portal.
Lyle Taylor, Instructor / Program Developer - ATech Training, Inc.
Discover the benefits of “Hands-On” Electrical/Electronic Diagnostics in tomorrow’s classroom
For years we have spoken about what’s in the future for our industry, but with the use of advanced telematics, connected vehicles and self-driving technologies the future is not just a concept anymore, the “FUTURE” of the transportation industry has arrived! The question is, are we providing our students with the electrical/electronic foundation they will need to be successful in this “FUTURISTIC” industry? Exploring the need for “Structured Skilled Development” can still be one way to approach training thereby building from fact to understanding, working from simple to complex, learning through discovery and transferring knowledge to problem solving. While utilizing this approach, we will explore teaching methods to incorporate more hands-on activities in the classroom using computer based training and electrical trainers. By focusing electrical curriculums on the basics to the advanced electrical/electronic diagnostics and troubleshooting systems, we can assure that our students have the solid foundation skill sets necessary to enable them to continue to expand their knowledge which will be essential for their success in this industry’s rapidly changing “FUTURE” technology.
Cat Treanor, Buiness Development Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Gear-up Girls for a Career in Automotive Service
The reality is only 7.3 of the technicians in the US are female. In this presentation we will discuss why this number is so low and provide methods to help automotive teachers increase the number of girls participating in automotive courses. I will talk about my experiences as a female technician and then open the floor to give you the opportunity to share techniques and experiences to fellow teachers.
Deb Van Batenburg, Educator - ACDC Management
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male or female (or rarely, both or neither). This concept is intimately related to the concept of genderrole, which is defined as the outward manifestations of personality that reflect the gender identity. Or as Wikipedia says … Gender identity is one's personal experience of one's own gender. Gender identity can correlate with assigned sex at birth, or can differ from it completely.But how helpful is a definition if you find it hard to understand or difficult to accept the new gender Identities that young people are expressing. They students you are teaching have a different reality than yours and only by empathetically embracing this reality will you become more comfortable and accepting. We will explore the new paradigm and do some role playing that has the potential to shift your behavior and response when you have a non traditional student. You will find this information helpful if you have to deal with a student peer relationship of judgement, teasing, discrimination or bullying. Although we hope students behave in a mature way, we know that is not always the case. A student may feel upset or confused with a gender identity issue. Learning and experiencing will help you be able to pass on your own experience as an opening to begin a dialogue. A Stereotype is a widely accepted judgment or bias regarding a person or group — even though it is overly simplified. Stereotypes about gender can cause unequal and unfair treatment because of a person’s gender. This is called sexism. We will explore the risk of Sexism and how it complicates the classroom and workshop. There is much to learn and explore. Come get ready.
Darcy Wedel, Sales Manager - Electude USA, LLC
CAN BUS training using Electude eLearning
Teaching CAN Bus: Struggling with how to teach CAN bus diagnostics in the classroom? Learn how to blend theoretical with the practical using Electude’s Engine Management Simulator with virtual diagnostic tools and test equipment.
Darcy Wedel, Sales Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Bill O'Neill, Technical Training Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Electude Do It Yourself Modules and Simulations
Discover how to create your own learning content, quizzes, tests, and simulations using the built-in Electude tools. The tools are included within the Electude product and free to use. Come increase your knowledge and make the program your own with a little help from Electude!
TECHNICAL UPDATE TRAINING
Bruce Amacker, Owner/Trainer - TurboTraining
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment
This class covers the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems used on all makes of LD, MD, and HD trucks starting in the 2008 model year. Because of the similarities in system operation, this class applies to all makes and models of MD/HD trucks but is tailored to fit the needs of your fleet. Many cutaway components are used in class including cutaway DPF/DOC/Aftertreatment, EGR, turbocharger, and more. System operation, service, pattern failures, and maintenance peculiarities will be covered in the class, focusing on “Regen” problems, clogged DPFs and what causes them and system diagnostics.
Nathan Banke, Director of Business Development - ConsuLab
1234 AC System Updates
This class will discuss the latest changes in vehicle A/C systems. New refrigerants (HF1234yf, R744, R152a and others), changes in flow control devices, EPA requirements, clutch-less and variable displacement compressors, new system performance and component testing procedures are presented. New refrigerant oils, hybrid compressors and other new components will be explored. The phase out of R134a will be identified. If you want the latest information on changes in the A/C systems, this class is for you.
Jim Bates, Technical Training Center Manager - Johnson Controls
Start/Stop System Technology and Electrical Circuit Testing
A. Start/Stop Systems
- What is a Start/Stop system
- How a typical Start/Stop system works
- Why AGM Technology for Start/Stop Systems
- Why Power Frame Technology for Start/Stop Systems
B. Testing For Issues That Affect System Performance
- Battery Charging Issues
- Voltage Testing Issues
- Resistance Issues
- Ground Side Issues
- Parasitic Draw Issues
C. Recycling Automotive Batteries
D. Open Discussion
Randy Briggs, Research and Development Center Manager - Carquest Technical Institute
The Analytic Test Drive
A test drive is not intended to isolate faults which may be causing a symptom or concern. The purpose of an analytic test drive is simply to gather information. Then once the information you have gathered has been analyzed, you can determine the proper test or tests to perform in order to narrow down the problem to a vehicle system or subsystem and eventually diagnose the root cause of a problem accurately. This class will examine several examples of captured scan data from GDI vehicles. This data will quickly assess the condition of the engine management system, verify correct operation, or find clues that will direct intrusive pinpoint tests efficiently. Whether the problem is DTC driven or symptom driven, a repeatable test drive cycle will determine if the root cause is air (VE) related, fuel related, or adaptive related.
Daniel Brown, Manager of the LN Academy - Lucas-Nuelle
Teaching Hybrid and Electric Vehicle in the Class
How are you able to teach the fundamentals of operation and safety by just using real vehicles? Sometimes more than the real thing is needed such as specially designed training equipment to impart essential knowledge and skills to help develop the skills of the trainee. This seminar will show some of the options available and how they can be used for teaching the new technologies found in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Jay M Buckley, Technical Training Director - FRAM Filters Autolite Spark Plugs
Modern Filtration Technology
This seminar will explains changes in oil and filtration requirements by manufacturers. Learn how filters are engineered and tested. What repair shops need to know to stay in the oil change business. Failure modes of oiling systems. Failure modes of oil filters along with cause and diagnostics. Understanding oil analysis.
Mike Christopherson, Training Manager - JS Products
Using Simple Tools To Increase Productivity
By using simple yet powerful tools we can make changes that increase productivity. Tools for Brake, Battery, Oil Resets, Generic OBDII, Coolant System Diagnosis and Recovery, Tire Service, Trailer Circuit Testing and more.
Peter Coll, Vice President - Neutronics, Inc.
Preparing for a future with R-1234yf Refrigerant.
This seminar will provide an in-depth review of the refrigerant transition coming to automotive Air Conditioning Systems. The seminar will cover the reason for the change from R134a along with the the available options including R744, R152a and R1234yf. We will compare the properties of R134a and R1234yf and take away the mystery and worry of servicing these new systems. The presentation will also inform attendees of the new SAE standards developed for R1234yf and provide resources for additional information.
Matt Fanslow, Shop Manager / Diagnostic Tech - Riverside Automotive (AESWave Sponsoring)
Hands-on PicoScope
Bring your laptops (don't forget your charging cables!) and PicoScopes as well as any probes or transducers you wish to learn to use. Goals of the class are to learn a little about DSO operation, PicoScope navigation, saving and retrieving patterns for database developing, tips and tricks where PicoScope can help in the classroom.
Bob Feldmaier, Director - Center for Advanced Automotive Technology - Macomb Community College
The Road to Autonomous Vehicles
Cars are rapidly becoming more automated and connected, leading ultimately to fully autonomous (self-driving) cars. Find out what is driving this technology, how it works, and how it impacts society. Also learn about the challenges yet to be solved. Discover the new curriculum being developed to prepare technicians for work in this area.
Nick Goodnight, Author & Instructor at Ivy Tech Community College - CDX Learning Systems
Cavitation, Coolant and Corrosion in the Modern Internal Combustion Engine
Cavitation is one of the mystical topics that an automotive technician has to deal with when determining what caused and engine part to fail. From the micro bubbles that burst causing up to 50,000 psi of pressure eating away at the internal engine parts, to the imbalance of the precision engine coolants causing a corrosive mixture that is toxic to engine metallic parts. This presentation will explain what these topics are as well as what you can do to help limit the impact of this type of engine failure.
Jim Halderman, Author - Pearson
Curt Ward, Professor - Joliet Junior College
Diesel OBDII Monitors for the Gasoline Engine Instructor
This class will provide insight into the OBDII Monitors on light duty vehicles that are equipped with diesel engines. The discussion will include the operation of the monitors as well as common failures. Comparisons will be made between vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and vehicles with diesel engines to help in the understanding. The class will include case studies of system failures as well as tips on how to teach the topic.
Rodd Heacock, Senior Training and Development Specialist - GM Service Technical College
8,9 and 10 Speed Hydramatic Diagnostics
Describe the features of the new multispeed hydramatic transmissions that GM is using. reinforce the electrical operation and the methods in which they are diagnosed. Explain some of the changes within the hydraulic system and solenoid operation.
Richard (Rick) Kearns, Technical Product Specialist - Federal Mogul Motorparts
Advanced Brake Systems
This seminar will Identify new developments in automotive and light truck braking systems and identifies components and operation of the most popular ABS, Traction control and Electronic Stability Control Systems. We will analyze the operating characteristics and components of the most popular Electronic Parking Brake systems and Electronic Brake Distribution Systems.
Advanced Steering and Suspension
This seminar contains a number of vehicle case studies from pattern failures on today’s vehicles. Handling and tire wear concerns, NVH issues, vehicle inspection and electronic suspension/steering issues are the main topics of discussion. We also provide tips on improving customer communication, vehicle maintenance, sensor recalibration, electronic power steering and alignment tips. A multitude of detailed component photos and videos illustrate each topic for a thorough understanding.
Nelson A. Kelly, Assistant Director, Center for Advanced Automotive Technology - Macomb Community College
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: the Chemistry, the Cars, the Careers
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) have been under development by several major automobile manufacturers for over twenty years and are finally appearing in significant numbers in California. The State of California, led by the Air Resources Board, has big plans for hydrogen-powered FCEV with regard to reducing air pollution and green-house gas emissions. Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai are now selling or leasing vehicles in California and General Motors and Honda recently announced a joint effort to manufacture fuel cells in Michigan at the same factory where General Motors assembles battery packs for hybrid and electric vehicles. Although relatively still few in number, hydrogen fueling stations are steadily increasing in California, especially in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with the help of aggressive funding from the State. This seminar will explain how the FCEV can reduce the use of fossil fuels and the emission of air pollutants, including green-house gases, into the environment. Chemically, a fuel cell operates similarly to a battery in that it combines an oxidation reaction, where electrons are released, with a reduction reaction, where electrons are consumed, to generate an electric current that can drive an electric motor. However, unlike a battery that discharges and is then recharged, a fuel cell uses a continuous supply of hydrogen that reacts with oxygen in the air to form water vapor to produce electricity from the hydrogen-oxygen reaction. Both fuel cell and battery electric vehicles are zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) and thus can fulfill the California ZEV mandate. Presently, the hydrogen fuel is stored at high pressure in a tank or tanks aboard the vehicle, and the tank can be refilled in about the same time that it takes to fill an internal combustion-powered vehicle with gasoline or diesel fuel. The type of fuel cell used in vehicles is referred to as a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell. The questions to be answered are: 1. Why are major vehicle manufacturers building electric vehicles including FCEV 2. How do batteries and fuel cells generate electricity? 3. How is hydrogen fuel stored on an FCEV? 4. How is the roll-out of FCEV and hydrogen fueling stations going in California? 5. What is the expected role of FCEV in California’s plans to achieve clean air and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases? 6. What additional training for automotive technicians is needed to service FCEV and where can they get that training?
Ryan Kooiman, Director of Training - Standard Motor Products
Induction System Diagnosis and Repair
Both gasoline and diesel engines use sophisticated induction systems which include exhaust gas recirculation, manifold tuning, turbocharging and supercharging. In this class we will introduce these systems and show how they can affect diagnosis of symptoms such as low power, fuel trim codes, and low fuel economy. We will use case studies to demonstrate field diagnostics and fixes on both gasoline and diesel engines. Attend this class to: Learn about turbocharger control systems Perform turbocharger failure diagnosis Repair and replacement techniques and tips Diagnose manifold tuning controls See how boosted systems affect fuel trim and diagnosis Improve your induction troubleshooting skills.
Dick Krieger, Technical Writer - Consulab
Electrical Diagnostic Strategies for Today's Vehicles
Modern vehicles bring a new set of required diagnostic skills and often new equipment to accomplish them. Some of the old-school tests and procedures can no longer be used. This class presents updated procedures and new information on relays, new test lights, voltage drop and parasitic draw testing and new diagnostic equipment now available. Come see what is new in diagnostic procedures for these common components and tests. This class will give you tons of teaching resources to share with your students to assist them in learning. A comprehensive class handout is also included.
Introduction to the DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope)
This seminar will present basic information on the automotive oscilloscope (DSO) including: 1- Limitations of other diagnostic test equipment (test lights, logic probes, DMM’s, graphing meters and scan tools) 2- Why you should learn how to use an oscilloscope 3- How to setup and use a scope using controls and adjustments 4- Entry level scope pattern set up and interpretation Attendees do not have to have any prior experience with scopes to attend this class. Class is intended to present information and reasons why the oscilloscope is becoming almost an essential and necessary diagnostic tool. Attendees should bring their laptop to class. There will be some “hands-on” work with provided oscilloscopes. A class handout will be provided. There will be a second part to this class presented by Al Santini.
Sean Lannoo, Technical Training Specialist - Continental Automotive Systems
What Have the Last 10 Years Taught Us About TPMS? Are you REDI for the Future?
An informative training session highlighting the latest TPMS technology, malfunction diagnosis and repair technique standards, and differences between vehicle manufacturers and TPMS system manufacturers to increase technician and shop knowledge.
Kevin Lekus, Light Vehicle Test Development Manager - ASE
Planetary Gear Sets - 101
Planetary gears are at the core of most automatic transmissions on the road today. This presentation will focus on planetary gear set design and operation. Some of the topics that will be covered include basic parts of a planetary gear set, gear ratio calculation, and different types of planetary gear sets commonly used in automatic transmissions. This class will look at the different things a planetary gear set can accomplish and how a planetary gear set is controlled inside of a transmission. Power flow will be discussed and how to demonstrate power flow in the classroom. This presentation will conclude with a look at power flow through some of the more common hybrid transmissions.
Chuck Lynch, Tech Specialist - AERA
Sealing Solutions and Technology
Discover new technologies on clamping force, rotating shaft seals, and tips and tricks for successful sealing of critical engine components.
Ken Mays, Director of Automotive Technology - Central Oregon Community College
Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance has been with us as long as we have been in the Automotive Technology field. The curriculum used at COCC uses predictive maintenance to chart how we approach an HEV / EV issue. The intent is to avoid catastrophic failures. You will receive a packet that shows our initial approach to discovering the high voltage battery “state-of-health”, the electric machine (transmission) issues, and the inverter efficiency. At the end of this presentation, Ken Mays will share what is going on with a project to develop advanced vehicle training standards for electric drive systems as well as the discussion on technician licensure for technicians working with high voltage / high-pressure systems.
A Framework for Waveform Analysis
If you don’t have a fundamental understanding of waveforms, your diagnostic development will always be limited. The goal of this session is to help you fast track your progress by establishing a solid understanding of the mechanics of a waveform and developing a framework to guide your waveform analysis.
A Framework for Wiring Diagram Analysis
This course contains finely tuned exercises and discussions that focus on the mental tools, behaviors and techniques that are the foundation for mastering wiring diagrams.
Pam Oakes, Owner - USAutoForensics
MACS Section 609 recertification
With the introduction of 1234yf and 744, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society is requiring recertification of Section 609. Retesting is required for individuals who were certified before July, 2015. Individuals handling refrigerant - including automotive instructors - are required to be certified MACS Section 609. This is an hour-long MACS power point w/Q&A, afterwards. The test immediately follows the presentation. MACS charges $20 per test, recertification. For those who want to be recertified, a personal or school check made out to MACS in the amount of $20 (per person), will be needed. Upon passing the exam, the individual will receive a wall certificate and wallet card. (I, personally, never charge a fee for this course. But, MACS charges $20 for processing the exam.) Individuals can attend the course and choose not to take the exam. There is no charge (again, only for MACS to process the exam). This course is open to all automotive instructors, students, area technicians who want to become Section 609 compliant.
Bill O'Neill, Technical Training Manager - Electude USA, LLC
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Familiarization
What is the L-3 Certification? Why do I have to have it? Discover Electric Drive and Hybrid Training using Electude eLearning. Get Ready for the L-3 Certification coming soon for Automotive Instructors!
Hector Orlandi, Technical Training Manager - FRAM Group / Autolite
Autolite presents - Digital Oscilloscope and Scan Tool - A Marriage of Two Great Diagnostic Platforms – The winning combination
This class is a 2 hour class. This class demonstrates how to use of the multichannel oscilloscope, and in combination with the scanner show the winning combination for diagnosing engine management subsystems and components as they relate to an incomplete combustion which results in a misfire DTC’s and/or spark plug failure. -How to connect the oscilloscope in late model Coil On Plug 2, 3 and 4 wire coils. -How to Read primary and secondary coil sample patterns -View combustion through the spark plug Voltage and Current patterns for ION sensing and compression sensing technologies -Relate Scan data with scope patterns -Case Studies: -GDI carbon deposits intermittent misfires and misdiagnosis caused by modern engine management strategies. -PCV and Active Fuel Management causing spark plug damage.
Al Santini, Technical Trainer - ConsuLab
Using the Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) in the Teaching of Various Diagnostic Techniques
This seminar will follow the intro to the DSO class and will have the intent of giving instructors practice in capturing and analyzing patterns, using both voltage and current waveforms. We will look at waveforms for fuel pumps, primary ignition, secondary ignition, fuel injection, relays, CKP, CMP, and Oxygen sensors. Instructors should bring a calculator along (phone calculators are fine) as we will be calculating pump speed, and on time signals. A comprehensive handout will be provided at this ConsuLab teaching techniques sponsored class.
Jean-Luc Sauriol, Business Development Manager - ALLDATA
Fuel Trim Correction Factor
Being able to analyses Total Fuel Trim correction in different Fuel Cell will help pointing your diagnostic in the right direction. Since the fuel trim correction factors are based on O2 reading, we need to understand O2 functionality and confirmed that they are working good first. For this reason, we will cover the different types of O2 sensors, Zirconia, Titan and LAF and how to test them quickly. Technician also needs to understand the impact if the PCM using a speed density (MAP) type or MAF calculation process; this will have an impact in Fuel Trim correction factor. We will cover the difference between both and how it will impact the corrections base on engine load or volume efficiency The knowledge you will acquire during this training will help you save time and avoid doing long and unnecessary testing.
Skip Saurman, Education Consultant - Megatech Corporation
MLR Electrical Training and More
This hands-on class will discuss and demonstrate different methods to cover the NATEF MLR Electrical/Electronic Systems Tasks leading up to the AST and MAST levels. How well you engage students in electrical/electronic concepts will benefit them throughout their professional automotive career. This class is ideally limited to 15 participants.
Steve Smith, Educations & Training / National Sales Manager - Pro-Cut International
Why Should We Resurface Brake Rotors, Why Not Just Replace?
The seminar will cover why today’s vehicle design requires more than just replacing the brake rotors during a brake service. Why the current methods that most shops still use don’t address today’s brake issues. Where the OE’s stand on brake service and their options for servicing brakes. I will also cover the various brake parts that play an important role in stopping a vehicle and how they relate to each other. What are the current options techs / shops have today for solving these brake issues? What does the future hold for brakes and brakes system?
Lake Speed, Jr., Certified Lubrication Specialist - SEMA along with Driven Oil
Modern Motor Oils and Vehicle Specific Fluids
Today's vehicles are more technically complex than ever before, and the motor oil and other fluids in today's vechiles are also complex. In fact, one-size-fits all no longer applies in today's world of variable valve timing, direction injection and turbocharged engines. Working with SEMA, we would present facts related to the SAE grades of motor oils and gear oils as well as ATF fluids. We would also present the different categories of lubricants and how they apply to various applications. Since more and more vehicles now require vehicle or OEM specific fluids, it is import to be able to recognize the various fluids to ensure proper use, and this seminar will provide that training.
Craig Van Batenburg, CEO - ACDC Hybrid / EV Training
The Army Man Marches On
For years ACDC has been offering a crazy look at electrons and this class has been well received at NACAT. This year we will go over the key elements and offer for any donation the recorded versions of Army Man I, II and III. This sells on our web site for $150. Don't miss the continuing story of the flow of electricity taught in a way that anyone can get the idea of volts, amps, sensors, scopes and more in only one day or less. If you have attended before come back and offer feedback. If you have never taken the Army Man class, don’t miss it as it works. This will not replace convention training, as it is designed to allow a student (or teachers) that struggled with the basic concept.
Electric Motor Testing, Diagnosis and Replacement
High voltage three phase brushless permanent magnet synchronous motors are used on most hybrid and EVs. How do they work, what happens when the fail, how to you test them and what options do I have for fixing them? We will discuss all this. Tesla is using an induction asynchronous motor. What is that you may ask? Why do I care? Come to class and find out. The words may be big but the training is taught by Craig Van Batenburg and he prides himself on keeping things simple. Make sure you take the Regen and Inverter class before this class unless you fully understand inverter operation. A jump drive with lots of great tech help will be provided to any student for a charitable contribution to the ACDC cause of helping older foster boys find a home.
Regenerative Braking and Inverter Control
This session is specific to the capturing of waste heat from the brakes and how that is converted into electrical energy and stored in a high voltage battery pack. If you have a good grasp of 4 channel ABS systems and basic electricity this will be easy to understand. The CEO of ACDC, Craig Van Batenburg, will be your instructor. If you do not know much about hybrids, show up anyway, and take away what you can. This class will take the mystery away from hybrid and electric car technology not seen on conventional cars. A jump drive with lots of great tech help will be provided to any student for a charitable contribution to the ACDC cause of helping older foster boys find a home.
James Wilson, Sr. Training Instructor - Bosch
Bosch Oxygen Sensor Diagnostics Seminar
This seminar will enable attendees to properly identify, diagnose and test most oxygen sensors on vehicles today. Topics Covered: • Oxygen sensor design & theory • Oxygen sensor construction • Air Fuel Ratio and Wide Band Sensor Overview • Sensor Diagnostics with Scan Tool and Labscope • Case Studies to Demonstrate Diagnostic Strategies..
Bosch Common Rail Diesel (CRD) Seminar
This seminar will provide a high level overview of Bosch CRD systems with a focus on the various low and high pressure fuel delivery methods. You will learn how to accurately diagnose no start and driveability conditions with confidence. The seminar will include a review of common diesel emission reduction components, including the DeNox SCR system. Topics Covered: • CRD Theory and Operation • Fuel Delivery Methods o Low Pressure o High Pressure • Piezo and Solenoid Injector Overview • Overview of Typical Sensors and Actuators • Diesel After-treatment System Overview
Steve Zack, Technical Instructor - Bosch
Collision Avoidance System & Calibrating the Camera/Radar
In this class the instructor will learn how the collision avoidance system work and how it interact with other modules. They will learn how to calibrate the Camera/Radar.
This page was last updated 25 June 2017.
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