Mastering Fleet Safety

Specialized Workshop Modules

Tire and Wheel Maintenance SBT 1

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT Instructors
This class explains the purpose, function, and make-up of commercial vehicle tires and the fundamentals of wheels and rims. Describes the different classifications of commercial vehicle tires and how wheels are classified by their dimensions and load-carrying capacity. Explain the purpose and operation of TPMS, and explain tire inflation factors. Outline procedures to inspect, and the importance of competent maintenance and monitoring procedures of tires and wheels and how this affects the bottom line.
This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

Braking Fundamentals & Air Brake Foundations SBT 3A,B

Class Length: Half day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

SBT3 will describe physical concept fundamentals of how the air brake system works and the effects of vehicle speed and weight on braking performance. Identify the different types of braking systems and parts. Describe and compare air brake foundation systems. Describe the construction and operation of S-cam brake components. Explain the causes of brake fade. Explain the concepts of brake torque and brake balance. Describe the purpose and construction of brake drums. Describe the types, purpose, construction, and adjustment of brake chambers, actuators, and operation of slack adjusters. Describe the construction and operation of air disc brakes. Describe the design and operation of wedge brakes. Explain brake component designs, setup, adjustments, and some diagnostics.

SBT3A will outline the advantages and disadvantages of air brake systems on commercial vehicles. List air brake subsystems and control circuits. Describe the purpose, construction, and operation of components used by the air supply, delivery and control systems. Describe pneumatic brake balance. Describe the purpose, construction, and operation of components used by the park/emergency braking circuits. Describe the purpose, construction, and operation of components used in trailer air circuits. Hands on demonstration of brake circuits.
Both half day classes requires recertification every 5 years, and are required for Master Certification.

Servicing Air Brakes Systems & Diagnostics SBT 3B

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors.

This class will explain safety hazards, precautions, and procedures to be observed when servicing air brakes. Describe common categories of brake system complaints. Identify common air brake system component failures, associated symptoms, and corrective actions. Describe preliminary inspection and diagnostic procedures used to identify air brake system faults. Describe the testing procedure for the automatic emergency brake system. Describe procedures used to perform inspections for correct brake balance. Describe common failures and inspection procedures for components in the air supply system.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

Servicing Air Brake Foundation and Parking Brake System SBT 3C

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will outline common procedures used to safely prepare a vehicle to perform service work on its foundation brakes. Outline common inspection areas and procedures used to perform a preliminary inspection of brake foundation components. Describe the procedures used to inspect and perform an adjustment of brake stroke travel. Outline the procedures used to perform functional tests, inspection, and service on spring-type parking brakes. Describe inspection and service procedures used to replace brake drums, and S-cam-actuated brake shoes. Describe inspection and service procedures used to replace S-type camshafts. Describe the types of slack adjusters, inspection, and service procedures used to replace and adjust automatic slack adjusters. Outline inspection and service procedures for air disc brakes, explaining the purpose and procedures used to inspect, measure, and adjust disc brake pad to rotor running clearance inspection. Outline the procedures used to replace disc brake pads, inspect automatic adjusters, and perform an initial brake adjustment.

This class requires recertification every 5 years.

ABS, Stability and Collision Avoidance SBT 3D

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will describe the fundamentals of an antilock braking system (ABS). List the system requirements for ABS. Describe ABS configurations, the components and their functions of a basic ABS. Describe the purpose and operation of vehicle dynamic control systems. Describe the construction and operation of rollover protection systems, directional stability control systems, and collision avoidance systems (CAS). Cover maintenance and service procedures for antilock braking, vehicle stability, and CAS. 

This class requires recertification every 5 years.

School Bus Basic Body Electrical SBT 4

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will describe fundamental behaviors of electricity and the trends and market forces influencing electrical system design for current commercial vehicles. Explain a model for describing the movement of electricity, explain concepts of electrical polarity, voltage, amperage, resistance, and explain the differences between electrical and electronic circuits. Identification and best practice usages of the tools for electrical testing, diagnosis, and repairs.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is not required for Master Certification.

Electrical: Battery & Starting and Charging Systems SBT 4A

Class Length: Half day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This training will identify and describe the construction, operating principles, classification, and functions of batteries used in commercial vehicles. Identify safety equipment and safe work practices for servicing and procedures used to analyze the condition of batteries, failure modes and their causes. Identify and describe the construction, operation, and features of the charging system, and the principles of alternating current generation. Identify and describe the various classifications and construction features of heavy-duty (HD) starting motors and circuits.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

Wiring & Circuit Diagrams SBT 4B

Class Length: Half day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will help you be able to identify and describe requirements, features, and characteristics of electrical wiring, and the types, construction, and repair techniques for wiring connectors. Identify and describe wiring failures and repair techniques. Identify and understand types and features of electrical system wiring diagrams.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

School Bus Body Electrical SBT 4C

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors.
This class will help you identify, evaluate, and diagnose the school bus body electrical system and components.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

Principals Of School Bus Air Conditioning SBT 5, 5A

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will introduce you to the development and benefits of air conditioning systems. Explain the operating principles of the HVAC system and identify the components and their function. Explain the laws governing the safe handling of chemicals used in the HVAC systems.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

SBT 5A MACS 609 This is an option for Refrigerant handling license, required for anyone performing A/C system serving and repairs and covered in conjunction with SBT05. There is a $20 testing fee for this.

It is recommended to retake this class about every ten years to keep up with new laws, recommendations and procedures.

Servicing Heating & Air Conditioning Systems SBT 5B

Class Length: Full day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will outline the steps and procedures to performance test an air conditioning (A/C) system. Explain the purpose and procedures used to perform refrigerant leak testing. Outline procedures used to recover, recycle, and charge an A/C system with refrigerant. Explain proper inspection, service, and repair operations related to Heating, ventilation, and A/C systems.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.

Basic School Bus Electronics SBT 6

Class Length: Half day, Presented by: TASBT instructors

This class will identify and explain the advantages of electronic signal processing over mechanical system control. Describe the elements of electronic signal processing systems, classification of electrical signals, the purpose of serial data, characteristics of pulse-width–modulated electrical signals, explain the use of ladder logic, etc.

This class requires recertification every 5 years, and is required for Master Certification.