Heavy Vehicle Braking Calculator Training

The training is conducted by Dr Peter Hart, heavy vehicle braking expert and forensic engineer. Participants will receive detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and how to use the new Beta version of the ARTSA-i brake calculator which is free to use for accredited users that complete the training. All attendees must bring a laptop that links to the classroom Wifi.

When

Wednesday 4th December 2024. 9am - 4pm

Where

VACC House, 650 Victoria Street, North Melbourne

Who should participate?

OEM personnel, vehicle technicians, engineers such as Accredited Vehicle Examiners (AVEs), and regulators. The training will be of great benefit to industry personnel involved in maintaining, developing and regulating heavy vehicle braking systems.

Course Content

• Brake system basics

• Brake stability and Brake Rules

• Introduction to the Brake Calculator

• Practical Trailer brake Design Example

• Design Examples - Combination Vehicles

• Advanced Calculator Techniques

• Assessing satisfactory brake design

• Follow-up & Questions

Participants will receive:

detailed information about heavy vehicle braking and the brake design rules.

in depth understanding of how to use the ARTSA-i brake calculator to assess and potentially improve the braking performance of multi-heavy vehicle combinations.

accreditation to use the beta version of the calculator free of charge

Cost

ARTSA-i & CVIAA members cost: $440 inc GST

Non-member cost: $550 inc GST

Lunch included

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