|
Advanced Vehicle training Group Northwest
|
|
Ken Mays
Central Oregon Community College 2018 was a remarkable year for Advanced Vehicle Training Group Northwest. With the incredible help of Future Tech Auto, we launched a membership drive that includes a subscription to Access-OnDemand. Access-OnDemand is the premier online training platform to help automotive industry service professionals and educators prepare for training and competency validation with vehicle electrification systems. As a college instructor, I am introducing the Lithium Ion sequence during my Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (HEV) class this winter. Historically, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) has been the dominant technology in HEV batteries, and students have been well prepared to tackle issues that arise as well as “predictive maintenance”. As Lithium technologies become more prominent in aftermarket vehicle maintenance, it is clear that students will need to engage with it a well. This winter’s class, I anticipate great student interactions and enhancement of the classroom experience with live Lithium Ion batteries in the lab for testing and balancing. We are utilizing FutureTech's NxtGen Service Solution for these hands-on experiences. The live training offered at Portland Community College during summer 2018 was well received and well worth the investment as educators and industry representatives blend together to adapt and prepare for the transportation explosion of vehicle electrification. New AVTGNW member – Shoreline Community College (Seattle) – will also host a live class during the summer of 2019. As you all have watched the national and global transition over the last 20 years, I believe that you can all agree that 2019 will be the year on the electric drive industry. If you have not done so already, consider joining Advanced Vehicle Training Group NW. Your college – your company – your future.
0 Comments
Ken Mays
Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR With the help of a National Science Foundation (NSF) – Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Grant, the Central Oregon Community College Automotive Technology Program started a new degree titled AAS Automotive Technology in Electronics and Diagnostics. Contained in this degree are nine short-term certificates that culminate with outcomes that prepare graduates to enter the world of vehicle electrification systems. In the winter of 2018, three Tesla START representatives visited with Central Oregon Community College to explore the possibility of a training partnership. The Central Oregon community was well represented – the name Tesla brings excitement into any room. We thought that Central Oregon Community College has the image that a green company like Tesla would embrace. To be realistic, even though Tesla has a growing market share in Central and Eastern Oregon, there is only one Tesla Service center in Oregon (Portland). A major requirement to have a community college / Tesla partnership is the nearby Tesla Service Center. Here is why. Tesla START screens community college graduates to insure a “fit” into the Tesla organization. To start the 12-week Tesla START training, students are hired by Tesla and receive a salary for the required 600 hours. During the 12-week course, the Tesla START employees serve in the Tesla Service Center for a portion of their training. Upon graduation of the 12-week course, these new employees may be assigned locally, but more likely in another area of the country where these graduates will work with 3-4 person teams on an advanced pay scale as a Level 2 Technician. The opportunities grow from there. Two COCC graduates have completed the AAS degree at Central Oregon Community College with my strong recommendation. One graduate was accepted to the Tesla START program at Central Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. The second graduate was accepted at the new Tesla START site located on the campus of Shoreline Community College in Washington. We hope to enter into a partnership with Tesla START in the near future. The hope that I offer my students - not just technical capacity, but industry awareness and leadership – helping to chart the future for our community and nation. As the reader, you recognize that our transportation methods are quickly changing and the skill sets for future technicians and industry leaders is quickly changing. Great opportunities now exist for students with science and math skills, computer and programming skills, industrial and automotive skills, and always community building skills.  If you missed the June 2018 Automotive Software & Electronics course, you'll now have the opportunity to get training in 2019!
AVTGNW member FutureTech has expanded the scope of the training and is now offering the Automotive Software & Electronics Boot Camps in Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Those that took the June 2018 course have completed the Fundamentals Boot Camp and can build on their new skills in the Intermediate Boot Camp. Those located in the Northwest would be most interested in the boot camps available at Portland Community College: Automotive Software & Electronics Fundamentals Boot Camp Location: Portland Community College Date: July 15-19, 2019 (8:30AM-4:30PM - 35 hours of instruction) Instructor: Dr. Mark Quarto Cost: $1,865.00 for AVTGNW members (non-member price is $1,995 during early bird pricing period, and $2,195.00 thereafter) Automotive Software & Electronics Intermediate Boot Camp Location: Portland Community College Date: July 22-26, 2019 (8:30AM-4:30PM - 35 hours of instruction) Instructor: Dr. Mark Quarto Cost: $1,865.00 for AVTGNW members (non-member price is $1,995 during early bird pricing period, and $2,195.00 thereafter) AVTGNW members who wish to register and receive the AVTGNW rate should contact FutureTech directly. These courses are also running in Las Vegas, NV in 2018 and 2019: Fundamentals: Intermediate:
See full course overviews, objectives, agendas, and registration here. This 5-day training course will cover product-specific overviews and diagnostic/repair strategies for the Kia Soul EV, the Nissan Leaf, and the Tesla Model S. For the full course overview and to register click here.  From Jake Conrad, member of AVTGNW and Centralia College Instructor: For those of you with students looking to further their education and career opportunities, I have some information regarding the Bachelor of Applied Science in Diesel Technology Degree from Centralia College.
We started the program in 2014 and are one of only four bachelors programs in diesel in the country. We are the only program on the west coast. We have achieved 100% job placement with our graduates and most have secured employment several months before graduating. We work with industry to provide paid summer internships and jobs while attending school. Our entrance requirements are simple: Proof of an earned associate's degree in diesel or automotive technology, heavy equipment mechanics, OR equivalent degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Our BAS-DT students typically earn 25-40% more starting out than two year graduates. In state tuition is approx. $2,100/quarter for 15 credits and $2,500/quarter for 20 credits. Out of state tuition is 106% of in state tuition at approx. $2,226/quarter for 15 credits and approx. $2,650/ quarter for 20 credits. Currently in the diesel and automotive fields, less than 3% of technicians have a four year degree. Employer surveys show that they are looking for 10-15% of the technicians that are hired to have a four year degree. The opportunities for someone with an advanced degree in these fields are endless. This is the layout for student's junior and senior years followed by course descriptions for diesel specific courses. BDET 300 Applied Management (5) Introduces the principles and concepts of effective management including human resource management, quality control, social responsibility, decision-making, communication, conflict resolution and customer service. Prerequisite: enrollment in BAS-DT or by permission. BDET 310 Electrical III (5) Course content will focus on the theory and application of advanced electrical circuits, schematic reading, and proper troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: enrollment in BASDT or by permission. BDET 320 Emissions Control (5) Course content will focus on the theory and application of diesel exhaust emissions reduction technology. Prerequisite: enrollment in BAS-DT or by permission. BDET 330 Hydraulics II (5) Studies the application of complex hydraulics systems with an emphasis on troubleshooting and system design. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 340 Combustion Engine Fuels (5) Examines a variety of alternative power sources used in internal combustion engines including diesel fuel, biodiesel, gasoline, ethanol, propane, and CNG fueled engines. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 350 Applied Failure Analysis (5) Identifies initial failures, progressive damage and appropriate documentation with a focus on root cause analysis and correction actions. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 360 Power Generation/Maintenance (5) Examines the theory, application, and maintenance of equipment and controls used in on-site power generation. Content will cover power generation systems that run in a variety of commercial, industrial, and personal applications. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 400 Science of Fuels & Lubes (5) Studies the tribology of automotive and industrial equipment fuels, coolants, lubricants and additives. Samples of each will be taken and examined to comprehend the chemical breakdown processes, the contaminants that are involved and the consequences for engines and transmissions. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 410 Regulatory Issues (5) Studies the requirements set forth by OSHA, MSHA, and the EPA relating to diesel fueled automotive and industrial equipment. Content to include current laws, preferred practices and case studies of industrial accidents. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 420 Metallurgy & Fabrication (5) Focuses on various types of steel and non-ferrous metals respective strengths and other key attributes regarding how those materials are repaired and components using those metals are designed and fabricated. BDET 430 Shop/Fleet Management (5) Addresses the relationships between the repair facility and customers as well as internal shop relationships and the development of a strong customer service culture. Topics will include work flow and methods, shop layout, work ethics, effective communications and skills needed by effective supervisors and foremen. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 440 Hybrid Drives (5) Reviews current and emerging propulsion technologies including electric forklifts, diesel- electric propulsion and hydraulic accumulator drive systems. Prerequisite: BDET 300. BDET 450 Internship (5) Consists of work completed on the site of a maintenance/ repair facility based upon a contractual agreement requiring specific attention to a project or problem that directly addresses BAS-DT program outcomes. Prerequisite: BDET 300. If you would like more information regarding this program, please click here or contact Jake Fay, Associate Dean of Workforce and Bachelors Programs at 360-623-8400 or jake.fay@centralia.edu Tesla START representatives visited Central Oregon Community College to do what we call a “site visit” to determine if the Tesla Corporation would be interested in a partnership for training technicians into the electric drive industry AND the residential industry. The representatives were well prepared and gracious. They were the best folks to visit with our team here in Central Oregon. In addition to our own administration, we had two COCC board members and most city mayors and city mangers. Educational representatives joined us to look at workforce development for Central Oregon. The name – Tesla – draws a crowd. It was a “best day” for us all. Take a look at the photos below to see more! Author:Ken Mays As the automotive industry starts it enviable march toward autonomous vehicles, one manufacturer, Nissan is working on Brain to Vehicle technology (B2V). This technology will allow the vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how people interact with their vehicles. Nissan says that this technology will speed up the reaction times from the drivers and will lead to vehicles that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable. How it works: The driver wears a device that measures brain wave activity, which is then analyzed by the autonomous systems. With the vehicle being able to anticipate the intended action of the driver the system can then take action(s), such as turning the steering wheel or slowing the vehicle. According to Nissan, these actions will be 0.2 to 0.5 seconds faster than the driver will be able initiate. A Nissan spokesperson is quoted saying, “Our systems will be able to tell an autonomous vehicle that the driver will be steering in the next 300 milliseconds and we can use this to enhance the execution, synchronizing the support of the autonomous vehicle with your actions.” Nissan demonstrated the capabilities of the B2V technology at the CES 2018 Trade show in Las Vegas, which took, place January 9- 12th. Check out this article, this article, and this video to see more! AuthorMike Hansen AVTGNW has updated its Hands-On Vehicle Electrification training schedule. The new lineup consists of training in Portland, OR; Port Angeles, WA; Las Vegas, NV; and Godfrey, IL. Courses range from beginner to advanced, and are in 3-5 day segments. Visit the training page for course dates, pricing, and additional details!
Summer training is almost here and there's still time to save your seat in these courses! Spring 2017 Professional Automotive Education at COCC Hybrid Electric Vehicles II Mondays & Wednesdays, April 3 to June 14 5:45 to 9:35 pm COCC Redmond, Technology Education Center Room 116 $575 CRN 28229 Computerized Engine Controls Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, April 11 to May 23 12:45 to 4:45 pm COCC Bend, Ponderosa Room 106 $575 CRN 28246 Automotive Controller Systems II Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 4 to June 13 6:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturdays, May 20 & June 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm COCC Redmond, Technology Education Center Room 116 $575 CRN 28494 Automotive Controller Systems II May Weekend Tuesday & Thursday, May 16 & 18 6:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, May 20 9:00 am to 5:00 pm COCC Redmond, Technology Education Center Room 116 $159 CRN 28495 Automotive Controller Systems II June Weekend Tuesday & Thursday, May 30 and June 1 6:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, June 3 9:00 am to 5:00 pm COCC Redmond, Technology Education Center Room 116 $159 CRN 28496 Instructor approval is required for all classes Dual Training Event: Electrified Vehicles Inside and Out + Alternating Current for Electric Drive Vehicles These two courses will cover Vehicle Electrification from the ground up, as well as provide a comprehensive overview of Alternating Current. You can view the full course description HERE. Date: June 26-30, 2017 Location: Portland, OR (Portland Community College) Price: $1,995.00 (Use promo code AVTGNWPCC at checkout for a 15% discount) 5-Day Vehicle Electrification Technology Series
Date: August 14-18, 2017 Location: Portland, OR (Portland Community College) Price: $1,995.00 This multi-course training events includes the following topics:
|
Educational Links: |
RSS Feed