The 2013 Thomas Built Institute is set for May 7-10 in Greensboro, N.C. A second session will be held in conjunction with the STN Expo in Reno, Nev., July 23-26.
To register, visit www.thomasbus.com. Registration is limited to 100 participants and the cost is $325, which includes lunch and ground transportation.
“We know how tough it is to keep up with ever-changing technology, EPA standards and safety regulations,” said Mike Stotler, service education manager for Thomas Built Buses. “The annual Thomas Built Institute has become a very popular opportunity for school bus technicians to get hands-on training and a factory-certified curriculum in small classes, all in less than a week’s time.”
Participating technicians select the track they want and receive 28 credit hours of continuing education.
The 2013 institute curriculum includes:
2013 Emissions System
Advanced Electrical
A choice of one of the following tracks:
Type C: Multiplex, Service Link and Troubleshooting
or